Youth Justice Case Worker

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 16/03/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Kingston upon Thames

Province Kingston upon Thames

Postal Code KT1

Job Description

3 Months contract with a local authority

Summary

• The Youth Justice case worker will work directly with children and young people entering the criminal justice system to prevent and reduce offending. The role focuses on delivering high-quality assessments, designing effective intervention plans, and promoting desistance by addressing needs, risks, and strengths within the young person's environment. The post holder will work holistically with families, networks, and partner agencies to maximize welfare, safeguard vulnerable young people, and support positive long-term outcomes.
  

Responsibilities

• Complete high-quality Asset+ and PDAT assessments, ensuring all risk, safety, wellbeing, and desistance factors are thoroughly analysed.
  
• Manage a varied caseload of young people referred by the Police or ordered by the Court.
  
• Develop robust, evidence-based intervention plans informed by assessment findings.
  
• Review and update plans as required to reflect changes in needs, risks, or progress.
  

Requirements Essential Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience completing Asset+ and PDAT assessments.
  
• Direct experience working with young people displaying offending behaviour, vulnerability, or complex needs.
  
• Experience in case management, multi-agency working, and delivering targeted interventions.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant qualification in Youth Justice, Social Work, Probation, Youth Work, Criminology, Psychology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
  
• Enhanced DBS required.
  
• Location: High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT1 1EU, United Kingdom
  
• Work pattern: Minimum 3 days in the office.
  
• Application deadline: 20th March 2026, apply ASAP.