Youth Justice Officer, Peterborough

Pertemps Social Care; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency is looking for a Youth Justice Officer in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. This hybrid role requires a professional qualification and experience in the youth justice field. Responsibilities include managing cases for vulnerable youth, providing mentorship to staff, and leading service development initiatives. Competitive pay of £33 to £35 per hour based on experience is offered, along with a supportive work environment. Flexible working arrangements support both in-office and remote work.

Benefits

Easy online registration process

Generous referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Professional qualification required in Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice.
• Substantial relevant experience in the youth justice field is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases within the Youth Justice System.
• Provide mentorship, support, and guidance to staff and students.
• Lead service development to improve performance.

Skills

Recognised Professional Qualification in Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice

Experience in the youth justice field

Ability to manage vulnerable children/young people

Leadership and mentoring skills

Job description

Youth Justice Officer – Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Overview

Recognised Professional Qualification in either Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice and substantial relevant experience in the field are required. The role is hybrid: you will work at least three days per week in Peterborough (Sand Martin House, 49 Lincoln Road, or WFH) to see young people and attend court, while the remaining days can be worked from home.

Pay

£33 per hour – £35 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases in or at risk of entering the Youth Justice System; assess, plan, intervene, supervise, and enforce disposals for vulnerable children/young people in line with national youth justice, social work and health care legislation, standards, guidance, and local policies.
• Act as the lead professional where it is in the best interest of the child/young person and family, delivering interventions with a whole-family approach.
• Lead specific areas of service development and delivery to support the management team in promoting service development and performance improvement.
• Provide mentoring, support, guidance, supervision to staff and students, and support the induction of new YJS staff.

Agency Details

• A dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to.
• An easy registration process (all done online).
• Referral schemes and incentives.
• Ongoing compliance managed for you.
• Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.

Referral

Not filling right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses, so please pass on this opportunity to a colleague or friend who may be interested.