Youth Justice Officer

Luton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1-2 months with a local authority

Summary

The Youth Justice Officer is tasked with assessing planning coordinating and delivering intervention plans for children and young people involved in early intervention prevention or youth justice services including those with complex and challenging needs. This role is crucial in supporting young people and families to reduce offending re-offending criminal exploitation and associated risks while protecting the public and improving long-term outcomes.

Responsibilities

Undertake assessments and develop coordinate implement monitor and review intervention plans for children young people and their families including complex cases.
Work across various settings including homes community court police stations and secure estates.
Ensure structured exit strategies for all cases upon closure.
Act as duty officer triaging referrals and offering advice support and intervention.
Serve as court and bail duty officer in Youth Court providing information to the court prosecuting breaches and representing the service during weekend and bank holiday courts.

Requirements

Experience (paid or voluntary) working with adolescents.
Experience communicating and building relationships with young people families and professionals.
Ability to assess and motivate young people with medium to high levels of risk.
A relevant professional or degree-level qualification (NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) in a related discipline such as social care youth justice criminology education or health.
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly.

Additional Information

Please note we work on bi-weekly payments.
Enhanced DBS required.
The role closes on 26th Jan 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

The Youth Justice Officer is responsible for assessing planning coordinating and delivering intervention plans for children and young people involved in early intervention prevention or youth justice servicesincluding those with complex and challenging needs

Required Education:

1-2 months with a local authoritySummaryThe Youth Justice Officer is tasked with assessing planning coordinating and delivering intervention plans for children and young people involved in early intervention prevention or youth justice services including those with complex and challenging needs. Thi...

1-2 months with a local authority

Summary

The Youth Justice Officer is tasked with assessing planning coordinating and delivering intervention plans for children and young people involved in early intervention prevention or youth justice services including those with complex and challenging needs. This role is crucial in supporting young people and families to reduce offending re-offending criminal exploitation and associated risks while protecting the public and improving long-term outcomes.

Responsibilities

Undertake assessments and develop coordinate implement monitor and review intervention plans for children young people and their families including complex cases.
Work across various settings including homes community court police stations and secure estates.
Ensure structured exit strategies for all cases upon closure.
Act as duty officer triaging referrals and offering advice support and intervention.
Serve as court and bail duty officer in Youth Court providing information to the court prosecuting breaches and representing the service during weekend and bank holiday courts.

Requirements

Experience (paid or voluntary) working with adolescents.
Experience communicating and building relationships with young people families and professionals.
Ability to assess and motivate young people with medium to high levels of risk.
A relevant professional or degree-level qualification (NVQ Level 4 or equivalent) in a related discipline such as social care youth justice criminology education or health.
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly.

Additional Information