Youth Offending Team Officer
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What you'll do
- Manage a caseload of children and young people subject to Youth Justice interventions and court orders.
- Complete assessments, reports, and risk management plans, including Asset Plus assessments.
- Deliver targeted interventions to reduce offending behaviour and support rehabilitation.
- Represent the Youth Justice Service at court hearings and multi-agency meetings.
- Work collaboratively with families, social care, education, police, and other partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
What they're looking for
- Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families within Youth Justice, Social Care, Youth Work, or a related setting.
- Strong assessment, report writing, and risk management skills.
- Experience managing a varied caseload and delivering effective interventions.
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices, child protection procedures, and relevant youth justice legislation.
Summarised by NextRaise from the employer’s description, which follows in full below.
Full description from employer
We are working with a client in the North London area who is looking to recruit an experienced Youth Justice Worker to join their multi-agency Youth Justice Service. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people by supporting them to reduce offending behaviours and achieve better outcomes.
Role Overview:
You will work as part of a multi-agency team supporting children and young people who are at risk of offending or who have entered the youth justice system. You will manage a caseload, undertake assessments, deliver interventions, and work closely with families, courts, and partner agencies to reduce reoffending and promote positive change.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people subject to Youth Justice interventions and court orders.
- Complete assessments, reports, and risk management plans, including Asset Plus assessments.
- Deliver targeted interventions to reduce offending behaviour and support rehabilitation.
- Represent the Youth Justice Service at court hearings and multi-agency meetings.
- Work collaboratively with families, social care, education, police, and other partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Essential Requirements
- Experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and families within Youth Justice, Social Care, Youth Work, or a related setting.
- Strong assessment, report writing, and risk management skills.
- Experience managing a varied caseload and delivering effective interventions.
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to engage a range of stakeholders.
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices, child protection procedures, and relevant youth justice legislation.
Contract Length: Contract to end of March 2027 - View of an extension
Pay Rate: £22.08 PAYE
Working pattern - 37 hours per week, Hybrid working arrangements.
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