Youth Justice Officer

Salary :

£27.65 - 27.65 hourly

Company : Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Type : Full Time

Walsall, United Kingdom

Job Description - Youth Justice Officer

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

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Job Purpose

As a Youth Justice Officer, you will work within a multi-agency Youth Justice Service to prevent and reduce offending by children and young people. You will undertake assessments, intervention planning, court-related duties, and support children subject to out-of-court interventions and statutory court orders.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people within the Youth Justice Service.

• Complete assessments, intervention plans and reviews.

• Deliver direct work with children, parents and carers.

• Support children subject to statutory court orders and out-of-court disposals.

• Undertake Court Cover duties on a rota basis.

• Undertake Appropriate Adult duties on a rota basis.

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including Social Care, Education, Health and Police.

• Maintain accurate case records and reports.

• Prepare reports for court and other professional meetings.

• Carry out safeguarding and risk assessments.

• Promote positive outcomes and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

• Ensure all work is completed in line with Youth Justice legislation and guidance.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous Youth Justice, Youth Offending, Social Care, Early Help or Youth Support experience.

• Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.

• Experience undertaking assessments and intervention planning.

• Knowledge of Youth Justice legislation and practice.

• Experience writing professional reports and maintaining case records.

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

• Experience managing complex caseloads.

• ASSET+ and PDAT experience preferred.

• Court-related experience desirable.

Additional Information to Note

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

• Monday to Friday.

• 09:00 - 17:30.

• Walsall

• Hybrid Working.

• Office attendance expected on Mondays and Tuesdays.

• Home working available subject to visits and service requirements.

• Driver Required.

• Enhanced DBS with Barred List Required.

Supplier Submission Deadline: 13th November 2026

• DBS Update Service Preferred.

• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.

• Apply ASAP.

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