Youth Justice Officer

3 months contract with a Local Authority

• 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 experienceियल.

• Carry out full case management for young people involved with the youth justice service.
• Undertake assessments using ASSET+ and the Centre for 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.

• 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.
• Confidence 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.

• Criminology or relevant degree.
• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00‑17:30).