Senior Youth Justice Officer - Peterborough - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Youth Justice Officer to manage complex youth cases within the Targeted Support Service. Candidates must have qualifications in Social Work or related fields, experience in youth justice, and excel in communication and decision-making. This hybrid position involves multi-agency collaboration to effectively support young people at risk.

Qualifications

• Significant frontline experience in social work or youth justice.
• Excellent understanding of youth justice legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience with risk assessments and coordinating management plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people following youth justice legislation.
• Produce high-quality reports for court and assessments.
• Lead interventions to safeguard young people and promote outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

Qualified in Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice

Job description

Senior Youth Justice Officer
Location: Hybrid – Sand Martin House, 49 Lincoln Road & home working
Pay: £33 – £35 per hour (DOE)
Hours: 37 per week

Sanctuary Personnel is currently looking for an experienced Senior Youth Justice Officer to join the Targeted Support Service within Children’s Social Care. This is a pivotal role where you will manage complex caseloads of children and young people at risk of, or already involved in, the Youth Justice System. You will act as a lead professional where required and contribute to the ongoing development of the Youth Justice Service.

Main Duties

Manage a caseload of young people in line with youth justice legislation, national standards, and local policy.

Carry out comprehensive assessments around re-offending risk, safeguarding, and risk of serious harm using the AssetPlus framework.

Produce high-quality reports for court, referral orders, parenting assessments, and partner agencies.

Lead and deliver tailored interventions to reduce offending, safeguard young people, and promote positive outcomes.

Take a whole-family approach and develop contextual safeguarding plans when appropriate.

Build strong multi-agency relationships with Police, Probation, schools, health services, and other key partners.

Support, mentor, and supervise staff and students, including involvement in training and inductions.

Represent the service at court, presenting reports, prosecuting breaches, and providing professional advice.

Play an active role in service improvement, quality assurance, and performance development.

Requirements

Qualified in Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice, with significant frontline experience.

Excellent understanding of youth justice legislation, safeguarding frameworks, and effective interventions with young people.

Skilled in managing caseloads, undertaking risk assessments, and coordinating risk management plans.

Strong report writing ability with experience of working collaboratively across agencies.

Full UK driving licence with business insurance and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional bank holidays.

Skills & Qualities

Clear and confident communication skills, able to engage young people and families effectively.

Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a defensible practice approach.

Organised, resilient, and capable of managing competing demands.

Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and achieving positive change for young people.

Additional Information

Enhanced DBS is required.

This role includes some line management (up to 2 direct reports).

Based within Children’s Social Care – Targeted Support Service.

Why work with Sanctuary Personnel?

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted recruitment partner, connecting skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. With years of proven success, a reputation for quality, and dedicated candidate support, we ensure you receive not only access to excellent roles, but also the guidance and recognition you deserve throughout your career journey.