Youth Justice Specialist

1 day ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Social Personnel Full time
Job Title: Youth Justice Officer

As a Youth Justice Officer, you will play a critical role in making a positive impact on the lives of high-risk, complex, and vulnerable children involved in the youth justice system. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that these young individuals receive the right intervention at the right time to achieve and sustain the best possible outcomes.

About the Role

You will be a professional who practices effectively, with high-quality assessment and judgment skills. You will be able to independently manage caseloads with confidence, utilizing strong engagement skills and creative interventions. You will be recognized as a source of reliable knowledge and advice and be accountable for your own professional development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and manage complex cases involving high-risk children and adolescents
  • Develop and implement effective intervention strategies to address the needs and risks of these young individuals
  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency teams to address the needs and risks of adolescents and their families
  • Provide training and development opportunities to enhance the capabilities of colleagues
  • Write reports and present to a high standard in a Court/formal setting, being able to defend case and confidently challenge when appropriate
Requirements
  • Relevant professional qualification recognized by one of the YJS statutory partner agencies (Social Work, Probation, Education, Health, Police)
  • Theoretical knowledge, practice, and skills in terms of youth justice and child/adolescent behaviour
  • Excellent assessment skills and experience of case management
  • Demonstrable experience of writing reports and presenting to a high standard in a Court/formal setting
  • Extensive experience of multi-agency working to address the needs and risks of adolescents and their families
What We Offer

As a Youth Justice Officer with Social Personnel, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of high-risk children and adolescents. You will be part of a dynamic team that is committed to delivering high-quality services and supporting the development of our colleagues.

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