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Job details
Job reference
REQ
Date posted
03/09/2025
Application closing date
28/09/2025
Location
Salary
£38,220 - £39,152
Package
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Attachments
Youth Justice Service Officer - WMF2252e
Job description
Location: Kendal, Penrith, Barrow – but focus of work will be in Eden and Kendal.
Contract Type: Permanent
About this opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Youth Justice Service Officer to join Westmorland and Furness Youth Justice and Prevention Service.
Are you dedicated, positive and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people? If the answer is yes, come join us and help us effect positive outcomes for individuals involved in or on the periphery of the youth justice system in Westmorland and Furness.
About the Role…
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Youth Justice Service Officer to join our Youth Justice and Prevention Service. You will play a vital role in supporting children and young people who are at risk of offending or have entered the youth justice system, helping them to make positive changes and reduce reoffending.
What do we do?
* We work with children and young people on the periphery of the youth justice system to prevent them from becoming first time entrants.
* The team support children involved with the Police receiving out of court disposals and children convicted in Court.
* We work with children in the secure estate on remand and sentenced to custody and we are responsible for the resettlement of young people back into the community.
* The YJS also oversee services to victims of youth crime, including restorative justice interventions.
Key Responsibilities…
* Manage a caseload of young people subject to youth justice interventions, including statutory orders and diversionary programmes.
* Undertake assessments using national and local frameworks to identify risks, needs, and strengths.
* Develop and implement tailored intervention plans in collaboration with young people, their families, and partner agencies.
* Monitor progress and compliance, providing regular reviews and updates.
* Work closely with police, social care, education, health, and voluntary sector partners to ensure a coordinated approach.
* Prepare reports for court and attend hearings as required.
* Promote safeguarding and ensure all practice is trauma-informed and culturally competent.
Who we are looking for…
* Experience working with children and young people in a justice, social care, or community setting.
* Strong understanding of youth justice legislation, policy, and practice.
* Excellent communication, engagement, and report-writing skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
* Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
You will need…
* Recognised professional qualification or degree/diploma level qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area i.e. Criminal justice and or Social welfare
* The post holder must also hold the Professional Certificate in Effective Practice (PCEP) or Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate (YJEPC) or be prepared to complete the qualification within the first 12 months of employment.
What can we offer you
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers )
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
* Post Specification
* Role Profile
For any further details or a discussion about the role please contact Sally McIntosh on
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 28th September 2025
Interview date: to be confirmed
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Westmorland and Furness Council are now able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa applications for eligible roles. Please note, we cannot guarantee the eligibility of all of our roles, therefore, if you would like more information on roles that may be eligible please visit the government website - Skilled Worker visa: eligible occupations and codes - GOV.UK.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children's Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Children.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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