Youth Justice Officer — Targeted Interventions

Opus People Solutions Limited; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 2,983,000 - 3,809,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Youth Justice Officer for Walsall Council to deliver interventions to children and young people within a multi-agency Youth Justice Service.

You will undertake assessments, planning and case management, ensuring compliance with youth justice legislation and working with families, victims and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Hybrid working; office attendance on Mon/Tue.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Youth Justice Service or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of youth justice legislation and practice.
• Experience completing ASSET+ assessments and PDATs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support children and young people under out-of-court interventions and court orders.
• Carry out assessments, planning, and intervention work in line with Youth Justice standards.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Provide court cover and undertake Appropriate Adult duties on a rota basis.
• Engage effectively with young people, families, victims, and partner organisations.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports per legislative requirements.

Skills

Youth justice experience

Assessment planning

Court cover capability

Engagement with families

Driving licence

Tools

ASSET+ assessments

PDATs

Job description

Opus People Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Youth Justice Officer for Walsall Council to deliver interventions to children and young people within a multi-agency Youth Justice Service.

You will undertake assessments, planning and case management, ensuring compliance with youth justice legislation and working with families, victims and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Hybrid working; office attendance on Mon/Tue.