Youth Justice Officer

About The Role The Youth Justice Service has an opportunity for an experienced Youth Justice Officer with a minimum of two years statutory experience within Youth Justice, preferably a Qualified Social Worker or Probation Officer. The candidate must have experience of Asset Plus assessments, working with high‑risk children and young people, be proficient in youth court and able to manage a complex caseload. Key Responsibilities Supervise statutory orders that children and young people become subject to under the Youth Justice Service. Ensure court sentences are delivered by encouraging and facilitating compliance with court orders, using enforcement processes where necessary. Prepare pre‑sentence, referral order reports and other reports according to national standards. Represent the Youth Justice Service at Youth Court and other courts, including Crown Court as required, on Saturdays, Bank Holidays and other occasional courts. Partner with children’s service social work teams to support young people remanded to local authority accommodation, enabling them to remain in the community and reduce re‑offending risk. Work with the Secure Estate to deliver services to young people remanded or sentenced to custody, addressing offending behaviour and facilitating community resettlement. Carry out office duties as required. Manage a caseload and undertake direct work with children, young people and their parents/carers, including lone working, home visits and community venue meetings. Use ASSETPlus and other assessment tools to gather and analyse information for accurate, in‑depth understanding of a young person’s offending behaviour. Make accurate, clear assessments of risk in relation to public harm, dangerousness, re‑offending and vulnerability, and develop and implement risk management plans. Develop and deliver intervention plans with specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time‑bound targets based on assessed need, helping young people avoid re‑offending and achieve their potential. Promote multi‑agency working through good communication and attendance at case reviews. Provide a robust structure of supervision and support for young people on bail and at risk of being remanded in custody. Advise the line manager, Youth Justice Service Manager and/or other professionals of any concerns related to safety, welfare and protection of children and young people. Offer restorative justice opportunities to victims and offenders. Represent and promote the Youth Justice Service to other agencies, providing reliable, accurate and timely information. Collaborate and partner with other agencies in the public, private and voluntary sector to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. About You Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council we are committed to challenging inequality and to creating a more equal borough where everyone has an equal chance to thrive. Our values—collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering—guide everything we do. Our Offer to You Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service Flexible working arrangements and a 35‑hour working week to support work‑life balance Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential Competitive pay with a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum Excellent local government pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised. Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our strategy places equality, equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We maintain a zero‑tolerance approach to unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and we investigate incidents promptly in line with our HR policies. We use data to identify and address disparities and continuously seek to improve our diversity and inclusion practices. Pre‑Employment Checks Proof of address Evidence of any name changes (if applicable) Right to work in the UK Overseas criminal record check (if applicable) Satisfactory references Occupational Health clearance Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable) Safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children barred list, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Disability Confident Scheme Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr