Youth Justice Worker - Youth Justice Service

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a Youth Justice Worker to join their Youth Justice Service based in Aston, Birmingham (B6 4DU
). This is a temporary role paying £18.78-£24.34 per hour via Prism, starting 29 June 2026. You will deliver a service meeting the individual needs of children and young people, their families and caregivers, with a focus on reducing and preventing reoffending. Working across the Youth Justice Service, Birmingham Children's Trust, and the wider city, you will ensure young people access effective interventions to build pro‑social identities, address trauma, and secure positive futures.

Key responsibilities include planning and implementing diversion from court programmes, managing young people through court processes and referral order panels, compiling Pre‑Sentence Reports in line with National Standards, and supervising Youth Rehabilitation Orders and through‑care licence arrangements. You will act as Case Manager for court orders, contribute to Bail Support Services, and deliver restorative approaches that address victim needs alongside rehabilitation.

The role requires effective multi‑agency liaison with partners and community stakeholders, contribution to the Youth Justice Plan and performance measures, and participation in quality assurance processes. A commitment to anti‑oppressive practice and awareness of current youth justice legislation is essential.