Senior Youth Justice Officer

Service Care Solutions; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Youth Justice Officer for a hybrid role with Peterborough City Council. You'll manage youth justice cases, deliver interventions, and support families while ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have a social work degree and substantial experience in Youth Justice. Benefits include dedicated support and referral bonuses. This vital role aims to promote positive outcomes and reduce re-offending among young people.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Fast, streamlined registration process

Weekly payroll

Referral bonus of £250

Qualifications

• Experience within Youth Justice or a related field.
• Ability to work confidently with vulnerable children and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise statutory youth justice cases.
• Undertake high‑quality assessments and risk management plans.
• Lead on court work, including reports and attendance.
• Support service development and performance improvement.

Skills

Youth justice legislation knowledge

Risk management

Confidence working with vulnerable children

Education

Degree in Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice

Job description

Service Care Solutions is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Youth Justice Officer to work on an agency basis with Peterborough City Council, supporting the Youth Justice Service during a period of maternity/paternity cover. This is a vital frontline role working with children and young people who are involved in, or at risk of entering, the Youth Justice System.

You will manage a complex caseload, taking responsibility for assessment, planning, intervention, supervision, and enforcement of statutory disposals in line with national legislation, guidance, and local procedures. Acting as a lead professional, you will deliver child‑centred and whole‑family interventions that promote positive outcomes and reduce re‑offending.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise statutory youth justice cases
• Undertake high‑quality assessments and risk management plans
• Lead on court work, including reports and attendance
• Act as lead professional where appropriate
• Support service development and performance improvement
• Mentor and supervise staff and students
• Assist with induction and professional development of new YJS staff

Requirements

• Degree in Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice
• Substantial post‑qualifying experience within Youth Justice or a related field
• Strong knowledge of youth justice legislation and safeguardingAbility to work confidently with vulnerable children and families

Contract Details

Location: Hybrid working

On‑site Requirement: Minimum 3 days per week in Peterborough

Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00 - 17:30)

Rate: £33 - £35 per hour (depending on experience)

Why Work with Service Care Solutions?

• Dedicated consultant support
• Fast, streamlined registration process
• Weekly payroll
• Referral Bonus: Know someone suitable? Refer them and receive £250 when they start work!

Apply today with Service Care Solutions by emailing your CV to (url removed)