3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• An experienced Youth Justice Officer is required to join a local authority youth justice team on a temporary basis to cover maternity/paternity leave.
• The successful candidate will hold full case management responsibilities, working with young people across the borough to reduce offending and reoffending.
• Applicants from a range of professional backgrounds will be considered, including qualified social workers, probation officers, and youth workers with relevant youth justice experience.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Carry out full case management for young people involved with the youth justice service.
• Undertake assessments using ASSET+ and Prevention and Diversion Assessment Tool (PDAT).
• Develop and implement tailored intervention plans to address offending behaviour.
• Prepare high-quality reports for court, including Pre-Sentence Reports and Referral Order Reports.
• Attend and represent the service in Youth Court and contribute to court processes as required.
• Participate in duty rotas and respond to urgent or unscheduled work.
• Contribute to Referral Order Panels and Joint Decision-Making Panels, involving multi-agency collaboration.
• Deliver structured interventions and support in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Build constructive relationships with young people and families to support positive outcomes.
• Liaise with internal teams, external agencies, and community organisations.
Skills/Experience:
• Experience working in a youth justice or youth offending service.
• Familiarity with ASSET+, PDAT, and case management systems.
• Strong understanding of youth justice processes, court protocols, and diversionary work.
• Proven ability to produce high-quality written reports for courts and panels.
• Confident in multi-agency working and engaging with children and young people.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and handle a complex caseload under pressure.
Additional Information:
• Criminology or relevant degree.
• Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30).