YOT Officer x2 posts - Cheshire Youth Justice Service

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council is seeking two Senior Youth Offending Team Officers within the Cheshire Youth Justice Service. This role focuses on diverting children from the criminal justice system and requires a dynamic individual with relevant experience working with young people. Successful candidates will manage caseloads, delivering effective interventions while promoting positive outcomes in the community.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Excellent pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience delivering interventions that are trauma-informed.
• Ability to manage a caseload of children aged 10-17.
• Knowledge of holistic assessments and child safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support children involved in the Criminal Justice System.
• Develop intervention plans using a strength-based approach.
• Collaborate with agencies to prevent re-offending.

Skills

Communication

Understanding of trauma

Creative approaches

Risk management

Education

Relevant experience in working with children

Job description

YOT Officer x2 posts - Cheshire Youth Justice Service, Warrington

Client:

Warrington Borough Council

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

920f878cf37e

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

About us

Cheshire Youth Justice Service have an exciting opportunity to recruit two fixed term (12 months) Senior Youth Offending Team Officers within Cheshire Youth Justice Service. One post will be based within the Eastern area of Cheshire (37 hours per week) and the other post will be based within the North of Cheshire (29.6 hours per week). Cheshire Youth Justice Service is a high performing, nationally recognised, award winning Youth Justice Service rated as 'Good' in our last inspection.

Youth Justice Services (Incorporating Cheshire East, Cheshire West, Halton & Warrington) is a multi-agency service with the principal aim of diverting children from entering the criminal justice system, reducing youth crime and anti-social behaviour and improving the quality of life for all who live and work in the areas of Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester Council, Halton Borough Council and Warrington Borough Council.

The role

The role of a Senior Youth Offending Team Officer aims to provides support to those children involved in the Criminal Justice System, working collaboratively with a range of key agencies with the aim of diverting children away from offending and preventing their re-offending. We are seeking a dynamic individual who will bring knowledge and understanding of holistic assessments along with experience of delivering interventions that are relationship based and trauma informed to achieve positive outcomes for children.

We are looking for passion, creative and an experienced candidate who can demonstrate tenacity and enthusiasm in making a positive difference to the lives of children in the Youth Justice Service. The post holder will be required to effectively manage a caseload of children (between the ages of 10-17), who are subject to a range of Out of Court and Statutory Court Disposals. The ability to complete assessments, develop intervention plans with children and deliver a range of interventions using a strength based approach to support desistance are crucial.

Child First principles are at the heart of the work we do, so the candidate should have relevant experience of working with children and their families and have a clear understanding of some of the complex issues affecting them. Risk management, public safety and safeguarding are fundamental aspects to our work and therefore candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these requirements as they are integral to the post being offered.

If you are passionate about working with children and young people and have a creative approach to direct work, this is a fantastic opportunity. The Youth Justice Service is committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable and flexible workforce. The post holder will have an established base within service, but may be required to work across the Cheshire footprint. Hybrid and flexible working, including working from home and other bases across Cheshire is a key feature of this role. Our technology platform enable staff to connect and collaborate remotely, so that a healthy work-life balance can be achieved.

What We Offer:

This is an agile post which means the opportunity of working from home along with the ability to work from offices across the CWAC area where staff from Youth Justice Services work from.

The benefits of working for the Council go well beyond making a difference to people’s lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:

• High street and supermarket shopping
• Holidays
• Days out
• Cinemas
• Cash back scheme on any medical treatment that you may require via Medicash
• Car lease scheme (Brand new fully maintained and insured car for 3 years in return for a fixed monthly payment via salary sacrifice)
• Cycle Scheme (Save up to £320 on the cost of a brand-new bike and equipment)

We also offer:

• Generous holiday allowance of 26 days (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after five years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase extra leave and access bank holidays.
• An excellent career average pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%)
• The opportunity to develop your skills and career.
• Rewards and Recognition for going above and beyond such as additional annual leave and shopping vouchers.
• Supportive team and culture
• Opportunity to purchase up to 10 days additional annual leave.
• An Employee Assistance Programme, which offers free 24/7 confidential assistance, practical information, and emotional support.

How to apply

If you are ready to take on a rewarding new challenge impacting positively on the lives of children and communities, we want to hear from you.

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Created on 29/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom