Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer

Job Title: Case Responsible Officer (Youth Justice Service)
?? Location: Gloucestershire
?? Contract: Fixed-Term
?? Hours: Full-time
?? Rate: Competitive (based on experience)
About the Role:
Gloucestershire Youth Justice Service (YJS) is looking for a passionate and experienced Case Responsible Officer to join its high-performing, multi-agency team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact in the lives of vulnerable young people and help prevent offending and reoffending through a child-first, trauma-informed approach.
As a Case Responsible Officer, you will manage a caseload of children and young people within the youth justice system. You will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, and the community to design and deliver impactful interventions that promote desistance and reduce risk.
Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake assessments using AssetPlus and develop high-quality intervention plans
• Deliver both 1:1 and group-based interventions in line with youth justice principles
• Write PSRs and other reports for court, and represent the service as required
• Manage risk and safeguarding concerns in partnership with internal and external professionals
• Coordinate multi-agency responses and work closely with police, probation, social care, and education teams
• Monitor outcomes and contribute to service improvement initiatives

Requirements:
? Graduate or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. criminal justice, social care, probation)
? Minimum 2 years of experience working with vulnerable children/young people, ideally in a youth justice setting
? Strong understanding of the youth justice system and relevant legislation
? Proven experience in managing complex caseloads and delivering effective interventions
? Knowledge of out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including court work
? Enhanced DBS and full UK driving licence
Why Join Us?

• Join a committed, multi-disciplinary team focused on high-impact support
• Contribute to a service striving to eliminate unnecessary custody and reduce social disadvantage
• Access continuous professional development in a supportive environment

?? For more information or to apply, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at:
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