Youth Justice Officer

2-3 month contract position with a local authority

• Supervise statutory orders and ensure compliance with Youth Justice Service responsibilities.
  


• Deliver court sentences by encouraging engagement and using enforcement when necessary.
  


• Prepare high-quality reports, including pre-sentence and referral order reports, in line with national standards.
  


• Represent the Youth Justice Service in Youth, Crown, and other courts, including weekend and holiday sittings.
  


• Support young people remanded to Local Authority accommodation to reduce reoffending risks.
  


• Work with the Secure Estate to support young people in custody and facilitate resettlement.
  


• Undertake office duty and manage a complex caseload, including direct work with young people and families.
  


• Conduct home visits and meet young people in community settings.