Youth Justice Officer

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 14/10/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 3 years

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Solihull

Province West Midlands

Postal Code B91

Job Description 6 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

To manage a caseload of children and young people within the Youth Justice Service, delivering effective assessment, intervention and offender management services that reduce reoffending, safeguard vulnerable individuals and protect the public.

The postholder will work with young people subject to court orders, community sentences and statutory supervision, completing assessments, managing risk and developing targeted intervention plans. Working closely with criminal justice agencies, safeguarding services, health, education and other partner organisations, the role will promote positive outcomes for young people while ensuring compliance with statutory and public protection responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people subject to youth justice interventions and court orders.
• Complete assessments, sentence plans and reviews using OASys.
• Undertake risk and needs assessments and develop appropriate intervention plans.
• Produce high-quality reports for criminal courts, review panels and partner agencies.
• Present information and professional recommendations to courts and criminal justice partners.
• Monitor compliance with court orders, licence conditions and intervention programmes.
• Assess and manage risks to victims, children, young people and the wider public.
• Implement safeguarding and public protection procedures in line with statutory requirements.
• Deliver effective offender management and rehabilitation programmes.
• Work collaboratively with:
  • Social Care
  • Education Services
  • Health Providers
  • Police
  • Probation Services
  • Voluntary and Community Organisations
• Attend multi-agency meetings including MAPPA and safeguarding forums.
• Conduct home visits, community visits and custodial visits as required.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments and documentation within required timescales.
• Identify barriers to engagement and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Support young people in addressing offending behaviour and reducing reoffending risks.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and best practice within the Youth Justice Service.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, guidance and youth justice standards.

Requirements

• Recognised Probation Officer Qualification.
• Experience working within Probation, Youth Justice or Criminal Justice Services.
• Experience completing OASys assessments.
• Experience preparing reports for criminal courts.
• Strong offender management experience.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments and risk management planning.
• Knowledge of youth justice legislation, safeguarding and public protection frameworks.
• Experience working with vulnerable children, young people and families.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working within multi-agency environments.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and competing priorities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and public protection.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to a vehicle for work purposes.
• Experience attending MAPPA meetings.
• Experience working within a Youth Offending Service or Youth Justice Service.
• Knowledge of restorative justice approaches.
• Experience working with children involved in the criminal justice system.
• Experience delivering interventions to reduce reoffending.