Youth Justice Officer

Walsall, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/10/2026

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3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

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.

Additional Information to Note

• Monday to Friday.
• Office attendance expected on Mondays and Tuesdays.
• Home working available subject to visits and service requirements.
• Enhanced DBS with Barred List Required.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.