Senior Youth Justice Officer

Ackerman Pierce; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in youth justice is seeking a Senior Youth Justice Officer in London. The ideal candidate will manage cases, conduct assessments, and work collaboratively in a supportive environment, receiving ongoing professional development and maintaining a child-first approach. This position offers a stable team atmosphere and excellent transport links.

Benefits

Weekly payment guarantee

Access to continued professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in Youth Justice and assessments.
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and supervision to young people under court orders.
• Complete assessments using Asset Plus.
• Prepare reports for Youth and Crown Court.

Skills

Youth Justice Experience

Empathy

Assessment Skills

Multi-agency Collaboration

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Tools

Asset Plus

Job description

Salary: £25 - £28 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Greater London

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Senior Youth Justice Officer

Salary: £25 - £28 / Hour
Job type: Day to Day Cover
Location: Greater London

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We are looking to recruit a Senior Youth Justice Officer in the Youth Justice Team within London Borough of Newham. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

Newham pay close attention to looking after their Social Workers and strive to ensure they feel supported and welcomed in their roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities.

The responsibilities of the Senior Youth Justice Officer includes:

With the support of the YOT Head of Service and Team Managers you will provide direct services to young people subject to Statutory Court Orders to provide case management, supervision and lead on a workstream.

Youth Offending Officers are required to complete accurate and thorough assessments using Asset Plus.

They will ensure that plans are coordinated, innovative, creative and centred around the young person's needs and risks. Youth Offending Officers provide written and verbal reports to the Youth and Crown Court and acting as Court Officer when required.

Candidates will have the skills to work effectively in assessing young people within a multi-agency setting to safeguard children, prevent re-offending; protect victims and the wider community, as well as embedding a child- first and trauma informed approach to ensure we obtain meaningful outcomes for children and their families.

The role operates within a diverse borough, with children and young people who demonstrate a complex range of needs; showing empathy and understanding are a daily part of the job.

To ideal candidate will have:

Youth Justice Experience

Assett+ Experience

Eligibility to work in the UK

Educated to Degree level and/or equivalent experience

Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom