Youth Justice Officer

Job Title: Youth Justice Officer
Location: Greater Manchester (GM) Collaboration - [Manchester City Council]
Contract Type: Temporary Position
Positions Available: 2
Pay Rate: £30 per hour
Role Overview:
Service Care Solutions is recruiting for Youth Justice Officers to join the Youth Justice Team for Manchester City Council as part of the Greater Manchester Collaboration. This role is crucial for reducing youth offending by providing direct support, assessment, and intervention to young people and their families.
Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality interventions, advice, and guidance aimed at preventing and reducing youth offending.
Conduct thorough assessments regarding risk of harm to the public, risk of re-offending, and offence-related needs, ensuring targeted resource allocation.
Develop and implement effective programmes/interventions for young people and families, tailored to each case.
Manage a caseload, maintain accurate information systems, and meet national standards for data and documentation.
Prepare reports for court and other agencies, ensuring compliance with national standards.
Provide pre-sentence assessments, supervise interventions, and enforce sentences and Orders as appropriate.
Oversee the care of young people in Detention and Training Orders, including custodial and post-release supervision.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to prevent and reduce youth offending.
Adhere to all safeguarding policies and national standards for the wellbeing of young people.
Ensure timely and accurate case recording, meeting quality standards for data management and reporting.
Requirements:

Experience working in youth justice, social care, or related fields.
Strong assessment and case management skills, with knowledge of risk assessment and youth offending prevention.
Familiarity with national standards and effective practices in youth justice.
How to Apply:
To apply for this role, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at Service Care Solutions via email (url removed). We are looking for motivated individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on young lives in Greater Manchester