Youth Justice Officer (PO2)

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking partnership is seeking dedicated Youth Justice Officers to join their multi-disciplinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young individuals while ensuring community safety. You will be involved in delivering effective interventions, conducting thorough assessments, and collaborating with various agencies to safeguard vulnerable youth. If you have a passion for youth justice and possess the necessary experience, this role promises to be both rewarding and impactful. Join a team committed to excellence and help shape the future of young lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Youth Justice required.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality assessments and write statutory reports.
• Deliver interventions to reduce reoffending risks.
• Liaise with multi-agency teams for case planning.

Skills

Youth Justice Experience

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Safeguarding

Organizational Skills

IT Skills

Tools

AssetPlus

Job description

Job Title: Youth Justice Officer

Location: Enfield (Hybrid Working Available)

Contract Type: Temporary

Rate: £24.25 per hour (PAYE) £30.11 (Umbrella)

Hours: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Service Care Solutions are currently working with Enfield Youth Justice Service, a forward-thinking partnership aiming for excellence, to recruit experienced and committed Youth Justice Officers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary service focused on safeguarding young people and managing risk to the wider community. The successful candidate will bring a strong knowledge base, excellent communication skills, and at least two years' experience working within Youth Justice.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Complete high-quality assessments using AssetPlus
2. Write Pre-Sentence Reports (PSRs), Referral Order and Breach reports
3. Deliver effective, sequenced interventions to reduce the risk of reoffending
4. Manage risk of harm to self and others
5. Safeguard vulnerable young people in line with legislation and policy
6. Liaise with multi-agency teams and contribute to case planning
7. Work flexibly, including occasional weekends and unsocial hours

Essential Criteria:

1. Minimum of 2 years’ Youth Justice experience (applications without this will not be considered)
2. Proven experience in delivering youth justice interventions and assessments
3. Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and offending behaviour
4. Ability to write clear and structured statutory reports
5. Commitment to partnership working across agencies and disciplines
6. Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills

Additional Information:

1. This role is subject to a rigorous interview process
2. Hybrid working available (subject to service needs)
3. Previous candidates rejected for insufficient experience should not be resubmitted
4. Enhanced DBS required

If you are passionate about making a difference in young lives and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Lewis Ashcroft:

[e-mail] | 01772 208962