Intensive Youth Support Officer

Enfield Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking an Intensive Youth Support Officer to deliver impactful support to young people in the justice system. The role requires developing structured programmes, providing advocacy, and maintaining accurate records. Applicants should have experience working with young offenders and demonstrate a trauma-informed approach. This position offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits, including a generous pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Up to 32 days annual leave plus public holidays

Blend of remote and office-based working

Interest-free season ticket loan

Career development and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

1 month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people involved in the criminal justice system.
• Ability to develop structured programmes addressing various needs.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful interventions for young people involved in the criminal justice system.
• Support children in custody and assist with their resettlement.
• Maintain accurate records and engage flexibly across different sites.

Job description

About the Role

Enfield Youth Justice Service is recruiting an Intensive Youth Support Officer to help us deliver high-quality, innovative work. This key position focuses on delivering impactful interventions for young people involved in the criminal justice system.

The post holder will support children subject to an Intensive Supervision and Surveillance (ISS) requirement, visit children in custody and assist with resettlement planning and delivery upon release.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver structured programmes addressing a range of needs, including offence‑specific interventions and life skills.
• Use a trauma‑informed approach when engaging with young people.
• Provide support, guidance, and advocacy while challenging views and behaviours that may lead to further offending.
• Maintain accurate, timely records in line with national standards.
• Work flexibly across different sites, including face‑to‑face work in the secure estate, office‑based duties, and home visits.

Our Vision

We aim to see children as children within youth justice services—treating them fairly, building on their strengths, and supporting rehabilitation so they can make positive contributions to society. This role is central to achieving that vision by supporting young people subject to ISS, in custody, and during their transition and resettlement back into the community or adult services.

Contact Details

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tammy Rosser on 020 8132 2785 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.

Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. For more information please visit https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/.

"This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment".

Benefits

• Excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, with eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• Blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services, free and confidential for staff and their families.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work.
• 1 month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children’s Social Care.

Application Process

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, a second application will not be considered.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview.