Youth Justice Case Manager

Brackenberry; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority partner in the UK is seeking a Youth Justice Case Manager for a 6-month contract. This role involves managing complex cases of children at risk, working collaboratively with various agencies to ensure the welfare and protection of children. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Social Work or a related field, along with significant experience in assessing children and families. Immediate availability and an Enhanced DBS are required.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience assessing children and families.
• Strong understanding of youth justice legislation and safeguarding.
• Experience of engaging hard-to-reach children and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a complex and varied caseload of children.
• Assess the child's needs, risks, and safety.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Maintain accurate case records on the Case Management System.
• Stay updated with Youth Justice Service policies.

Skills

Assessing children and families

Analyzing needs

Multi-agency working

Engaging hard-to-reach children

Safeguarding requirements

Education

Recognised professional qualification in Social Work

Diploma in Probation Studies

DipHE Youth & Community

Relevant Youth/Criminal Justice degree

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Sefton MBC to assist with the appointment of a Youth Justice Case Manager, on a 6‑month contract, likely to be extended at client’s discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £19.88 – £26.35 per hour

Summary: The Youth Justice Case Manager plays a key role within Sefton's Youth Justice Service, working in partnership to help children and young people thrive, stay safe, and avoid criminalisation. The post holder will work with children at risk of offending and those already involved in the youth justice system, ensuring they are seen as children first. You will listen to their experiences, understand their individual needs, and deliver interventions that support positive change, reduce risk, and improve long‑term outcomes. You will manage risk, safeguard children, promote welfare, protect the public, and uphold the reputation of the Council and Youth Justice Service. The role involves complex case management, multi‑agency working, direct interventions, and the implementation of evidence‑based practice in line with national standards.

Responsibilities

• Hold and lead on a complex and varied caseload, including children subject to statutory court orders and those managed under MAPPA.
• Assess the child’s needs, risk of reoffending, risk of harm to others, and risks to their own safety and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners, including Children’s Social Care, Police, Education, Health and voluntary agencies.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, and up‑to‑date case records on the Case Management System (e.g., ChildView).
• Maintain knowledge of the Youth Justice Service Development Plan, Operational Policy, National Standards and Board priorities.

Requirements

• Recognised professional qualification in one of the following:
  • Social Work
  • Diploma in Probation Studies
  • DipHE Youth & Community
  • Relevant Youth/Criminal Justice degree with appropriate experience
• Significant post‑qualification experience assessing children and families, analysing need, and developing intervention/support plans.
• Strong understanding of youth justice legislation, practice and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience in multi‑agency working to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience of engaging hard‑to‑reach children and families.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in the U.K.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. All of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer‑term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.