Youth Justice Officer: Trauma-Informed Intervention Lead

Community Care Live; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's social care service is seeking a Youth Justice Service Officer to develop and deliver innovative interventions for children aged 10-18 involved with the criminal justice system. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team to reduce re-offending and support families. This permanent position offers a salary between £33,178 and £36,369, flexible working options, and progression opportunities. The role is based in North-West Hampshire or North-East Hampshire, supporting children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 28

Hybrid working tools

Ample progression opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in working with children and families, particularly from vulnerable groups.
• Knowledge of risk/protective factors and parenting capacity.
• Awareness of effective intervention strategies for challenging youth.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the social care needs of children aged 10-18.
• Work with children and families to prevent re-offending.
• Collaborate with agencies to support children's reintegration into the community.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Understanding of child development

Knowledge of intervention methods

Ability to handle challenging behaviours

Experience with vulnerable groups

Job description

A children's social care service is seeking a Youth Justice Service Officer to develop and deliver innovative interventions for children aged 10-18 involved with the criminal justice system. The successful candidate will work within a multi-disciplinary team to reduce re-offending and support families. This permanent position offers a salary between £33,178 and £36,369, flexible working options, and progression opportunities. The role is based in North-West Hampshire or North-East Hampshire, supporting children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds.