YOUTH JUSTICE OFFICER

We are currently recruiting Youth Justice Officers within our service and are looking for experienced, committed and highly motivated staff members with a high level of skill and knowledge base to join our multi-disciplinary service to help us continue to deliver a high-quality service.

As a Youth Justice Officer you will work as part of the Youth Justice Service and undertake all duties in relation to safeguarding young people and managing risk to the community. You will write PSR reports, referral orders and breach reports, carry out high‑quality assessments using AssetPlus, and deliver interventions to reduce the risk of further offending while managing risk of harm to themselves and others.

Responsibilities

• Write PSR, referral order and breach reports.
• Carry out high‑quality assessments using AssetPlus.
• Make referrals and deliver high‑level interventions using sequencing methods to reduce the risk of further offending.
• Manage risk of harm to young people and to the community.
• Monitor practice and processes, building close partnership work.
• Work occasional weekends and unsocial hours as required.
• Work hybrid arrangements where possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience working with children and young people in the Youth Justice system.
• Experience using AssetPlus for assessment.
• Good analytical skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of risk and risk management.
• Commitment to safeguarding young people.

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