Youth Justice Officer

1-2 months with a local authority

Summary

The Youth Justice Officer is tasked with assessing, planning, coordinating, and delivering intervention plans for children and young people involved in early intervention, prevention, or youth justice services, including those with complex and challenging needs. This role is crucial in supporting young people and families to reduce offending, re‑offending, criminal exploitation, and associated risks while protecting the public and improving long‑term outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and develop, coordinate, implement, monitor, and review intervention plans for children, young people, and their families, including complex cases.
• Work across various settings, including homes, community, court, police stations, and secure estates.
• Ensure structured exit strategies for all cases upon closure.
• Act as duty officer, triaging referrals and offering adv...