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Youth Justice Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

Walsall - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 14 October 2026 (10 days ago)

Application Deadline: 11 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - 27.65 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Youth Justice Officer you will work within a multi-agency Youth Justice Service to prevent and reduce offending by children and young people. You will undertake assessments intervention planning court-related duties and support children subject to out-of-court interventions and statutory court orders.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Manage a caseload of children and young people within the Youth Justice Service.

Complete assessments intervention plans and reviews.

Deliver direct work with children parents and carers.

Support children subject to statutory court orders and out-of-court disposals.

Undertake Court Cover duties on a rota basis.

Undertake Appropriate Adult duties on a rota basis.

Work collaboratively with partner agencies including Social Care Education Health and Police.

Maintain accurate case records and reports.

Prepare reports for court and other professional meetings.

Carry out safeguarding and risk assessments.

Promote positive outcomes and reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

Ensure all work is completed in line with Youth Justice legislation and guidance.

Essential Experience Required

Previous Youth Justice Youth Offending Social Care Early Help or Youth Support experience.

Experience working with vulnerable children and young people.

Experience undertaking assessments and intervention planning.

Knowledge of Youth Justice legislation and practice.

Experience writing professional reports and maintaining case records.

Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Experience managing complex caseloads.

ASSET and PDAT experience preferred.

Court-related experience desirable.

Additional Information to Note

Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

Monday to Friday.

09:00 - 17:30.
Walsall

Hybrid Working.

Office attendance expected on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Home working available subject to visits and service requirements.

Driver Required.

Enhanced DBS with Barred List Required.

Supplier Submission Deadline: 13th November 2026

DBS Update Service Preferred.

We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.

Apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

As a Youth Justice Officer you will work within a multi-agency Youth Justice Service to prevent and reduce offending by children and young people. You will undertake assessments intervention planning court-related duties and support children subject to out-of-court interventions and statutory court orders.

Required Education:

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