Youth Justice Officer Temporary

Position: Youth Justice Officer (Contract, Temporary)
Youth Justice Officer

Location:

Sandmartin House, Bittern Way, Fletton Quays, PE2 8TY

Pay Rate: £per hour (Umbrella)

Contract:

Agency / Ongoing
Working Pattern: 3 days office-based / 2 days hybrid

We are currently recruiting a Youth Justice Officer to join a busy Youth Justice Service, working directly with children who are in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system. This is a rewarding frontline role focused on prevention, engagement and positive outcomes for children and families.

The Role

You will manage a caseload of children, delivering assessments and targeted interventions in line with Child-First principles and National Standards. The role involves direct work with children and families, multi-agency collaboration, court work and enforcement where required.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage a caseload of children involved in, or at risk of entering, the youth justice system

* Complete assessments of risk, safety, needs and strengths

* Develop SMART intervention plans with children, families and partner agencies

* Deliver 1:1 and family-based interventions in homes, schools, community and office settings

* Supervise children in line with National Standards and monitor compliance

* Take enforcement action where required due to non-compliance or increased risk

* Attend Youth Court, support children and prepare written and verbal reports

* Manage out-of-court disposals, complete triage and deliver diversion interventions

* Work collaboratively with police, children’s social care, health, education and other partners

* Participate in safeguarding processes and multi-agency risk management

* Support restorative justice approaches and ensure victims’ voices are heard

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using Child View

* Work in line with all YJS policies, procedures and legislation

Essential Requirements

* Experience working with children or young people within youth justice, safeguarding or related services

* Strong assessment, planning and intervention skills

* Knowledge of Child-First principles, National Standards and youth justice legislation

* Experience working with multi-agency partners

* Confident managing risk, compliance and enforcement action

* Excellent communication and report-writing skills

* Ability to work flexibly across office, community and family settings

Working Arrangements

* 3 days office-based, 2 days hybrid working

* Office base:
Sandmartin House, Fletton Quays