Hybrid Youth Justice Support & Intervention Officer

Manchester City Council; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 31 days

Additional leave options

Volunteering leave

35‑hour work week

Pay reviews yearly

Defined benefit pension

Parental and carers leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Manchester City Council is recruiting a Support Officer to work with youth in the justice system. The role is hybrid, with a 35-hour week and a permanent, full‑time contract. You will assess and plan interventions for 10-17 year-olds, collaborate with multi‑agency partners, and support safeguarding and public protection efforts.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. DBS checks and references are part of pre‑employment checks, and the role involves travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality face‑to‑face interventions with young people and their parents / carers.
• Supervise cases and manage risk in line with national standards and make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for all children.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people that have come into contact with the justice system.
• Risk assess and safeguard children and young people.
• Work with other agencies to empower young people to achieve their goals.

Skills

Face-to-face interventions

Risk management

Outcome improvement

Job description

Manchester City Council is recruiting a Support Officer to work with youth in the justice system. The role is hybrid, with a 35-hour week and a permanent, full‑time contract. You will assess and plan interventions for 10-17 year-olds, collaborate with multi‑agency partners, and support safeguarding and public protection efforts.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. DBS checks and references are part of pre‑employment checks, and the role involves travel as needed.