3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • We are seeking an experienced Youth Justice Officer to work within a multi-agency Youth Offending Team. • The post holder will be responsible for supervising young people subject to statutory court orders, delivering high-quality interventions, and promoting effective resettlement and rehabilitation. • The successful candidate will have a strong background in youth justice or probation services, a sound understanding of the criminal justice system, and a passion for supporting vulnerable young people to reduce offending and achieve better life outcomes. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Supervise statutory court orders (e.g., Referral Orders, Youth Rehabilitation Orders, Custodial Licences). • Prepare court reports (e.g., Pre-Sentence Reports, Referral Order Reports) in line with national standards. • Represent the service at youth and crown court hearings, including on weekends and bank holidays if required. • Undertake assessments using ASSETPlus to analyse offending behaviour, risk, vulnerability, and protective factors. • Develop and implement SMART intervention and risk management plans to prevent reoffending. • Work with custodial establishments to prepare for resettlement and post-release support. • Deliver direct work with children, young people, and their families, including lone working and home/community visits. • Act as Appropriate Adult during Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) interviews where required. • Liaise with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies to support holistic, wrap-around care. • Support young people on bail to reduce the likelihood of remand into custody. • Promote restorative justice approaches and facilitate victim engagement where appropriate. • Maintain high-quality, evidence-based records using electronic case management systems. • Contribute to quality assurance, data reporting, and performance monitoring processes. • Support the supervision of students on placement within the team. • Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote equality, inclusion, and best practice in all areas of work. Skills/Experience: • Essential: Professional qualification or significant experience in social work, probation, youth and community work, or other relevant discipline. • Strong experience working with challenging or high-risk young people, particularly within the youth justice system. • Solid understanding of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, Children Act 2004, Youth Justice Board National Standards, and safeguarding legislation. • Demonstrable ability to manage complex caseloads and deliver outcome-focused interventions. • Competence in assessing and managing risk, vulnerability, and safeguarding concerns. • Experience of working within statutory frameworks and multi-agency environments. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing for court. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build professional relationships with young people, families, and partner agencies. • IT literate, with the ability to work with case management systems and digital tools (e.g., Careworks, Microsoft Teams). • A flexible and resilient approach, able to work evenings/weekends where necessary. • Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across service delivery. Additional Information: • The closing date: 26/09/2025 @17:00. • This is a full-time hybrid role requiring regular travel within the community to meet with young people, attend court, and support multi-agency interventions. • Hours: 36 hours per week.