Youth Justice Support Officer

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Support Officer to deliver statutory services to young people aged 10-17 within the Criminal Justice system. This role involves working closely with key partners to assess and deliver effective interventions aimed at improving public protection and safeguarding the needs of children. The ideal candidate should be focused, dynamic, and passionate about helping youth, with the ability to work in a multi-agency environment.

Benefits

Casual Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering statutory services to youth offenders.
• Ability to work with multi-agency teams to improve public protection.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and youth-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide interventions for young individuals aged 10-17.
• Collaborate with key partners to safeguard children's needs.
• Deliver excellent outcomes for youth in the Criminal Justice system.

Skills

Focused

Dynamic

Passionate

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (18 Months)

Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance

Closing Date: 06 January 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

This role is subject to -

• 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
• Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

About the Candidate

You will need to be focused, dynamic and passionate in order to help young people. The role of Support Officer involves working as part of a multi-agency team to deliver statutory services to the courts and community.

It includes assessment, planning and delivering interventions to young people aged 10 – 17 years who are subject to orders within the Criminal Justice System.

The role holder will work with key partners to improve public protection, safeguard the needs of children and young people, and reduce youth offending.

About the Service

Our Children’s Services is looking to recruit a practitioner who can contribute to the services’ development towards delivering excellent services. Youth Justice is an exciting and innovative service that consists of a team of friendly, dedicated, caring and hard-working professionals who work closely with courts, young people and their families. Youth Justice deliver excellent outcomes for young people who enter the Criminal Justice system and deliver effective planning for children and families to ensure positive outcomes for children in Manchester.

About Us

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five behaviours – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

If you want to find out more about the role, our culture, flexible arrangements or any adjustments, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. If you are invited to interview we will ask you if you require any adjustments in order for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.

If you would like to access the job details in another format, such as large print, audio or printed on a coloured paper, please email [e-mail] or call 0161 227 3373.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work.

When you join us

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

Other relevant information

Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment

Our Manchester Strategy/Behaviours.pdf

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