Youth Justice Officer, Blackpool

Pertemps; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Youth Justice Officer for Blackpool Council. The ideal candidate will provide advocacy and emotional support to children in court, ensuring they navigate the legal process effectively. Excellent communication skills and a trauma-informed approach are essential. This role focuses on safeguarding children in the criminal justice system while improving outcomes and performance indicators.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Tailored career support services

Exclusive incentives

Timely payroll

Qualifications

• Experience as a Youth Justice Officer or in a related youth justice role.
• Strong background in youth justice with demonstrable experience in advocacy and emotional support.
• Excellent communication skills to work with legal professionals and partner agencies.
• Trauma-informed approach and ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy and emotional support to children in court.
• Collaborate with legal professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Contribute to the Youth Justice Plan objectives.
• Safeguard children and young people in the criminal justice system.

Skills

Advocacy

Emotional support

Communication skills

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Youth Justice Officer, Blackpool
Pay rate to £23.92 per hour
Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Youth Justice Officer to work in a team in Blackpool Council. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth Justice Officer to join our team in Blackpool, with a specific focus on supporting children and young people through the court process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in youth justice and demonstrable experience in providing advocacy, guidance, and emotional support to children appearing in court. This role requires excellent communication skills, a trauma-informed approach, and the ability to work collaboratively with legal professionals and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.

The primary purpose of the post is to protect the public, reduce reoffending and safeguard children and young people in the criminal justice system. The role of the post is to carry out the objectives of the Youth Justice Plan for Blackpool, to improve outcomes for children and young people in the criminal justice system and to improve performance against local and national indicators.

Responsibilities

• Provide advocacy, guidance and emotional support to children appearing in court.
• Apply a trauma-informed approach and work collaboratively with legal professionals and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children.
• Contribute to the objectives of the Youth Justice Plan for Blackpool and improve outcomes and performance indicators.
• Protect the public and safeguard children and young people in the criminal justice system.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Youth Justice Officer or in a related youth justice role.
• Strong background in youth justice with demonstrable experience in advocacy, guidance, and emotional support for children in court.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with legal professionals and partner agencies.
• Trauma-informed approach and ability to work collaboratively to achieve best outcomes.

Benefits / Opportunities

• Dedicated consultant and tailored career support services.
• Hassle-free registration process and ongoing compliance handling.
• Exclusive incentives, referral schemes and payroll that supports timely and reliable payments.
• Opportunities across related public sector roles (IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s/Adult Social Work, Service/Head of Service, Team Manager roles, and more).

How to apply

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch to explore opportunities. Contact Olivia Russell at [e-mail] or 07521053670 for more information.