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Youth Justice Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited
Solihull

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Job details

Full-time | Fixed term contract
£33.30 an hour
10 days ago

Qualifications

Conducting safeguarding risk assessments
Driving Licence
Report writing
Case note recording
Case record updates
Analysis skills
Experience working with children
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Child welfare experience
Experience of working with children and young people
Child safeguarding
Partnership liaison with statutory agencies for safeguarding
Communication skills
Safeguarding assessments
Negotiation
Multi-agency care coordination

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Youth Justice Officer – 3 Month Contract

Location: Solihull

Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 Days Office-Based Per Week

Pay: Bi-weekly

Full UK Driving Licence Required

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Officer to join our dynamic Youth Justice Service on a 3-month contract. This role is crucial in supporting children and young people who have offended or are at risk of offending. As part of a multi-agency team, you will work to facilitate positive changes and reduce future involvement in the criminal justice system. Your collaboration with families, schools, courts, police, probation, health services, and other partner agencies will be vital in assessing risk, promoting safeguarding, and delivering effective interventions to improve outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children and young people involved with the Youth Justice Service.
Conduct assessments of need, risk, vulnerability, and offending behavior.
Supervise young people subject to court orders and out-of-court interventions.
Develop and implement intervention plans to reduce offending and reoffending.
Prepare risk, safety, and wellbeing plans to safeguard children and others.
Collaborate with Police, Probation, Education, Health, Courts, and other agencies.
Interview and assess young people, parents, and carers using recognized assessment tools.
Deliver individual and group-based programs and interventions.
Support and advise parents and carers.
Ensure cases are managed in accordance with National and Local Standards.
Prepare reports for Youth Court, Magistrates Court, and Crown Court proceedings.
Represent the service at court hearings, police stations, and multi-agency meetings.
Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
Promote safeguarding, welfare, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

Relevant professional qualification or degree in:
- Social Work
- Probation Studies
- Youth Justice Effective Practice
- Youth & Community Work
- Criminal Justice or a related discipline
Experience working directly with children, young people, and families.
Experience undertaking assessments of need, risk, and safeguarding concerns.
Knowledge of Youth Justice legislation, standards, and best practice.
Experience developing intervention and support plans.
Strong report-writing and case management skills.
Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

Previous Youth Justice Service experience.
Local Authority experience.
Court report writing experience.
Experience representing services within court environments.
Knowledge of restorative justice approaches.

Skills & Competencies

Strong assessment and analytical skills.
Ability to engage hard-to-reach children and young people.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Strong safeguarding awareness.
Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
Effective report-writing and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Resilient, organized, and solution-focused approach.

What's on Offer?

£33.30 per hour (Umbrella)
3 Month Contract
Location: Solihull
Hybrid Working – 2 Days Office-Based Per Week
Full UK Driving Licence Required
Bi-weekly Pay
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Work within a supportive multi-agency Youth Justice environment.
Excellent opportunity for experienced Youth Justice, Social Work, Probation, or Criminal Justice professionals.

Applications are particularly welcomed from candidates with experience as a Youth Justice Officer, Youth Offending Officer, Youth Justice Practitioner, Social Worker, Probation Officer, Criminal Justice Worker, Youth Worker, or Children's Services Practitioner.

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