Youth Justice Case Manager

Overview

To work as part of a multi‑agency team of staff to provide an integrated approach to the delivery of services that achieves the principal aim of the Youth Justice Service, this is to prevent offending by Children. To work within the requirements of the Youth Justice Board National Standards and all relevant legislation, through direct contact with children and their families to deliver oversight, supervision and support across a range of statutory and voluntary provisions.

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

You are applying for a one‑year fixed‑term Youth Justice Case Manager post within Cheshire Youth Justice Service, working primarily in the Warrington area but with possible work across Cheshire West, Cheshire East, Halton and Warrington.

The Youth Justice Case Manager role aims to support children involved in the criminal justice system, working collaboratively with key agencies to divert children away from offending and prevent re‑offending. The candidate should bring knowledge of holistic assessment, relationship‑based and trauma‑informed interventions, and a strengths‑based approach to achieve positive outcomes.

• Manage a caseload of children between the ages of - who are subject to a range of out‑of‑court and statutory court disposals.
• Complete assessments, develop intervention plans and deliver interventions that support desistance.
• Work collaboratively with a range of agencies to implement integrated support.
• Apply risk management, public safety and safeguarding principles within the role.
• Work flexibly across the Cheshire footprint, including evenings and weekends, and utilise remote technology platforms for collaboration.

• Relevant degree in a related field.
• Willingness to complete the Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate (YJEPC).
• Experience in working with children and families and an understanding of the complex issues affecting them.
• Demonstrated risk management, public safety and safeguarding skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.

• Hybrid post – work from home and from service offices.
• High street and supermarket shopping discounts.
• Holiday discounts.
• Days out discounts.
• Cash back scheme for medical treatment via Medicash.
• Car lease scheme (fully maintained and insured car for a fixed monthly salary sacrifice payment).
• Cycle scheme – up to £ saving on brand‑new bike and equipment.
• Generous holiday allowance (pro‑rata), with increase after five years and opportunity to purchase extra leave.
• Excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Opportunity to develop skills and career.
• Rewards and recognition for performance; additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
• Supportive team and culture.
• Opportunity to purchase up to days extra annual leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering free/confidential support.

All posts are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment to this post will be conditional upon a satisfactory police record check through Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).