Youth Offending Team Officer

CRA Group Recruitment And Payroll Ltd

Job Location:

Barnet - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 28 - 28

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

Barnet Council is seeking a Youth Offending Team Officer (Grade I Non-Qualified) to join the Youth Offending Service within Childrens Services on a temporary basis.

The role supports the delivery of statutory youth justice services working with children and young people who are involved in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

The post requires strong partnership working engagement with young people and families and contribution to reducing reoffending and promoting positive outcomes.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Support the delivery of youth offending and early intervention services in line with Youth Justice principles and legislation.

Work directly with children and young people undertaking assessments interventions and follow-up work as directed.

Assist in the preparation of reports assessments and plans for internal use and court-related processes.

Engage constructively with parents carers victims and partner agencies including police schools health and social care.

Support risk management and safeguarding processes escalating concerns appropriately.

Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.

Attend meetings panels and reviews as required to support service delivery.

Work flexibly to meet service demands including community-based work where required.

Promote equality inclusion and positive engagement with young people at all times.

Skills/Experience:

Experience working with children and young people ideally within youth justice youth work social care or a related setting.

Understanding of youth offending safeguarding and risk management principles.

Ability to communicate effectively with young people families and professionals.

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks within agreed timescales.

Experience of record keeping report writing or administrative support in a care or justice environment.

Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and follow professional guidance.

Awareness of confidentiality data protection and safeguarding responsibilities.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 07/01/2026.

This is a hybrid role with 2 days remote working and 3 days office-based at Colindale.

Location: 2 Bristol Avenue Colindale London (NW9 4EW).

Contract: Temporary 12 weeks.

Hours: 36 hours per week.

Enhanced DBS is required.

Required Skills:

Experience working with children and young people ideally within youth justice youth work social care or a related setting. Understanding of youth offending safeguarding and risk management principles. Ability to communicate effectively with young people families and professionals. Strong organisational skills and ability to manage tasks within agreed timescales. Experience of record keeping report writing or administrative support in a care or justice environment. Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and follow professional guidance. Awareness of confidentiality data protection and safeguarding responsibilities.

3 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: Barnet Council is seeking a Youth Offending Team Officer (Grade I Non-Qualified) to join the Youth Offending Service within Childrens Services on a temporary basis. The role supports the delivery of statutory youth justice services working with ...