Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer - Gloucester

4Recruitment Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer to join their team in Gloucester. This role focuses on preventing youth from entering the justice system and supporting those already involved. You will provide targeted interventions for vulnerable young people, including assessments and tailored support plans. The position requires a graduate-level qualification and at least two years of relevant experience. Join a passionate team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people and their families. If you are driven to effect change and support youth in need, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with vulnerable children in youth justice.
• Graduate level qualification in criminal justice or social care.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to young offenders and vulnerable youth.
• Develop and implement intervention plans for at-risk youth.

Skills

Intervention Planning

Assessment Skills

Record Keeping

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

DBS Check

Vehicle for work

Job description

Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer
Gloucester
06/05/2025 6 months initially
Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm, 37 hrs/week

Our client is seeking a Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer to join a team based in Gloucester, with the aim of preventing children entering the youth justice system, achieving desistance for children within the system, and stopping every child from entering custody who doesn’t need to be there.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to those most in need including young offenders, NEET young people, care leavers, young people who are homeless, missing young people, and young people with emotional, mental health, and alcohol and substance misuse issues.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of young people using an appropriate assessment process.
• Lead in the development and implementation of agreed intervention plans.
• Undertake regular reviews of intervention plans and identify progress.
• Design, manage, and deliver interventions to young people (1:1 and group work), their peers, and families in home, community, and educational settings including coordinating allocated staff, e.g., Programme Officers to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Work with a range of partners to deliver effective services.
• Keep and maintain accurate records of work.
• Attend meetings and reviews where necessary.

Requirements

• A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance.
• Graduate or equivalent professional qualification e.g., criminal justice, social care, probation.
• At least 2 years of practice experience working with vulnerable children and young people within a youth justice setting.
• Recent experience of managing a caseload of children and young people, undertaking assessments of risk and need, developing plans, and delivering interventions that effect positive change and manage risk.
• Knowledge and experience of managing out of court disposals and statutory court orders.
• Enhanced DBS registered to the update service.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer.
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call (phone number removed) mobile (phone number removed).