Senior Youth Justice Officer Hybrid Lead Caseloads

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Youth Justice Officer for a hybrid role in Peterborough, responsible for managing complex caseloads and supporting young people at risk within the Youth Justice System. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and possess substantial frontline experience. The ideal candidate will excel in report writing, multi-agency collaboration, and youth justice legislation. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Significant frontline experience working within youth offending or children's services.
• Strong understanding of youth justice legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
• Excellent report-writing and multi-agency partnership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people in line with youth justice legislation.
• Complete comprehensive assessments using the AssetPlus framework.
• Produce high-quality reports for court and partner agencies.
• Lead targeted interventions to reduce offending.
• Build multi-agency relationships with Police, Probation, and schools.

Skills

Clear, confident communicator

Strong analytical skills

Highly organized

Resilient

Education

Qualification in Social Work, Probation, Youth Justice, or related field

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Senior Youth Justice Officer for a hybrid role in Peterborough, responsible for managing complex caseloads and supporting young people at risk within the Youth Justice System. Applicants must hold relevant qualifications and possess substantial frontline experience. The ideal candidate will excel in report writing, multi-agency collaboration, and youth justice legislation. Competitive salary offered.