Youth Offending Team Officer

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of statutory youth justice services, working with children and young people who are involved in, or at risk of entering, the criminal justice system.
• The post requires strong partnership working, engagement with young people and families, and contribution to reducing reoffending and promoting positive outcomes.
• Support the delivery of youth offending and early intervention services in line with Youth Justice principles and legislation.
• Work directly with children and young people, undertaking assessments, interventions, and follow-up work as directed.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, assessments, and plans for internal use and court-related processes.
• Engage constructively with parents, carers, victims, and partner agencies including police, schools, health, and social care.
• Support risk management and safeguarding processes, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Attend meetings, panels, and reviews as required to support service delivery.
• Work flexibly to meet service demands, including community-based work where required.
• Promote equality, inclusion, and positive engagement with young people at all times.

• Experience working with children and young people, ideally within youth justice, youth work, social care, or a related setting.
• Understanding of youth offending, safeguarding, and risk management principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people, families, and professionals.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks within agreed timescales.
• Experience of record keeping, report writing, or administrative support in a care or justice environment.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and follow professional guidance.
• Awareness of confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding responsibilities.