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Youth Justice Case Manager
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Posted:
24 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
7 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
- The role focuses on preventing children from entering the criminal justice system and where involvement has occurred supporting them through effective interventions to reduce reoffending and build a more positive future. The postholder will place the child at the center of all work ensuring their voice is heard while safeguarding their welfare and protecting the public.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
- Work in partnership with internal and external agencies to support children and young people within the youth justice system.
- Assess the needs risks and vulnerabilities of children and their families developing tailored intervention plans.
- Deliver targeted interventions to prevent offending behavior and reduce the risk of reoffending.
- Manage risk effectively ensuring the safety of the child victims and the wider public.
- Ensure all safeguarding responsibilities are met promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times.
- Engage positively with children including those who are hard to reach building trust and encouraging participation.
Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience working with children young people or families particularly within youth justice or safeguarding settings.
- Experience in assessing risk need and vulnerability and developing effective intervention plans.
- Experience of delivering interventions to reduce offending behavior and support positive change.
- Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency partners (e.g. social care education police health).
Essential Qualifications Required
One of the following (or equivalent):
- Social Work qualification
- Diploma in Probation Studies
- DipHE in Youth & Community Work
- Relevant degree in youth justice criminology or related field
Additional Information to Note
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Location: Trinity Road Bootle Merseyside L20 3NJ United Kingdom
- The interview will either take place at Magdalen House or online and will consist of one interview which will take approximately 45 minutes.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes on 15th May 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The role focuses on preventing children from entering the criminal justice system and where involvement has occurred supporting them through effective interventions to reduce reoffending and build a more positive future
Required Education:
The role focuses on preventing children from entering the criminal justice system and where involvement has occurred supporting them through effective interventions to reduce reoffending and build a more positive future
