2-3 month contract position with a local authority

Summary

This is a 2-3 month contract position with a local authority, aimed at supervising and managing statutory orders for children and young people under the Youth Justice Service. The role is crucial in reducing reoffending, safeguarding young people, and ensuring compliance with court orders through effective assessment, intervention, and multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

Supervise statutory orders and ensure compliance with Youth Justice Service responsibilities.
Deliver court sentences by encouraging engagement and using enforcement when necessary.
Prepare high-quality reports, including pre-sentence and referral order reports, in line with national standards.
Represent the Youth Justice Service in Youth, Crown, and other courts, including weekend and holiday sittings.
Support young people remanded to Local Authority accommodation to reduce reoffending risks.
Work with the Secure Estate to support young people in custody and facilitate resettlement.
Undertake office duty and manage a complex caseload, including direct work with young people and families.
Conduct home visits and meet young people in community settings.

Essential Experience Required

Essential Qualification Required

Preferably a Qualified Social Worker or Probation Officer.
Relevant professional registration (e.g., Social Work England or Probation Service).
Additional training in youth justice, safeguarding, or restorative justice is desirable.

Additional Information

Youth Justice Officer