Youth Justice Officer – Walsall

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Youth Justice Officer based in Walsall. This contract role involves conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and preparing court reports. Candidates should preferably have Social Work qualifications or experience in youth justice, probation, or relevant fields. The role requires office attendance on Mondays and Tuesdays and offers a pay rate of £33.30 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access to UK roles

Online registration process

Referral schemes and incentives

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications in Social Work with youth justice experience.
• Experience as Probation Officers or Youth Workers is acceptable.
• Experience in preparing Pre-Sentence Reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments using ASSET+ and PDAT.
• Develop intervention plans to reduce offending.
• Engage in court work and attend joint decision-making panels.

Skills

Youth justice experience

Assessment tools (ASSET+, PDAT)

Engagement in court work

Education

Social Work qualifications

Job description

Youth Justice Officer, Walsall

Qualifications:

Social Work qualifications are preferred but not mandatory. We also accept candidates with experience as Probation Officers, Youth Workers, or other relevant degrees, provided they have youth justice experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct assessments using tools like ASSET+ and PDAT
2. Develop and implement intervention plans to reduce offending
3. Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports and Referral Order Reports
4. Engage in court work and attend joint decision-making panels
5. Work on Duty Attendance and Referral Order panels

Location:

Base is Walsall Civic Centre; activities with children are across the Borough. Court sessions are in Wolverhampton. The team is expected to be in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Pay Rate:

£33.30 per hour

Contract Details:

This is a contract role through an agency.

Agency Benefits:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

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Contact:

Contact Helen at 07901286967 or [e-mail] for more information.