Youth Justice Practitioner

Belmont Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Merseyside is seeking a Youth Justice Practitioner to join their Youth Offending Service. This full-time temporary position focuses on helping young people involved in the justice system by reducing reoffending and improving outcomes. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and collaborating with various agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in youth justice and skills in engaging young people. An enhanced DBS is preferable.

Qualifications

• Experience working in youth justice or related settings is essential.
• Enhanced DBS check is preferable.
• Confident and skilled in assessing complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of young people under court orders.
• Conduct AssetPlus assessments and create intervention plans.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders including families and agencies.
• Support young people in accessing education and training.

Skills

Experience in youth justice

Confident using AssetPlus framework

Skilled in engaging young people with complex needs

Comfortable in multi-agency safeguarding structures

Job description

Job Title: Youth Justice Practitioner

Location: Merseyside (Local Authority)

Contract: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3-6 months)

Rate: £23-£25 per hour (dependent on experience)

We’re currently supporting a local authority in Merseyside in their search for an experienced Youth Justice Practitioner to join their Youth Offending Service. This is a frontline role focused on supporting young people involved in the justice system, with the aim of reducing reoffending and improving long-term outcomes.

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working across statutory and early intervention services, using evidence-based approaches to engage young people, assess risk and vulnerability, and deliver meaningful change.

Key responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of young people subject to court orders and out-of-court disposals
• Complete AssetPlus assessments and develop personalised intervention plans
• Work collaboratively with families, schools, police, social care, and other agencies
• Contribute to reports for court and multi‑agency panels
• Support young people to access education, training, and positive activities
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to safeguarding and public protection protocols

About you

• Experience working in youth justice, youth offending, or a related setting
• Confident using the AssetPlus framework (or similar assessment tools)
• Skilled in engaging young people with complex needs
• Comfortable working within multi-agency safeguarding structures
• Enhanced DBS (preferably on the update service)

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a direct impact on young lives — and contribute to a supportive, experienced team — we’d like to hear from you.

To express interest, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.