3 months contract with local authority The Senior Youth Justice Officer plays a crucial role in managing cases of children and young people who are either in or at risk of entering the Youth Justice System. This position involves taking charge of assessing, planning, intervening, supervising, and enforcing disposals for vulnerable individuals, in accordance with national youth justice, social work, and healthcare legislation, standards, and local policies. The role also includes acting as the lead professional when it benefits the child or young person and their family, delivering interventions with a comprehensive family approach. Additionally, the officer will spearhead specific areas of service development and delivery, aiding the management team in enhancing service performance and development. Mentoring, supporting, and supervising staff and students, as well as assisting with the induction of new Youth Justice System staff, are also key responsibilities. Responsibilities: Manage cases of children and young people in or at risk of entering the Youth Justice System. Assess, plan, intervene, supervise, and enforce disposals for vulnerable individuals. Act as the lead professional when beneficial for the child/young person and family. Deliver interventions using a whole family approach. Lead specific areas of service development and delivery. Support the management team in promoting service development and performance improvement. Provide mentoring, support, guidance, and supervision to staff and students. Assist in the induction of new Youth Justice System staff. Requirements Requirements: Strong understanding of national youth justice, social work, and healthcare legislation and standards. Experience in case management within the Youth Justice System. Ability to lead and deliver interventions with a family-centered approach. Skills in service development and performance improvement. Experience in mentoring and supervising staff and students. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.