Youth Justice Officer

Youth Justice Officer

Location:

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

Pay Rate: £20 - 23 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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 3 days office-based, 2 days hybrid working
• Office base:
  Sandmartin House, Fletton Quays