Youth Justice Victim Liaison – Flexible Hybrid

North Somerset Partnership; Compton Dando; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing team on site

Cycle to Work

Job summary

North Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated Victim Liaison Officer to join the Youth Justice Team. The role focuses on supporting victims of youth crime, liaising with families and agencies, and promoting restorative justice within a flexible hybrid working environment.

The position involves delivering information, updates and case decisions to victims, and ensuring their involvement in the youth justice process, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and collaborative work with partner

Qualifications

• Experience within the Criminal Justice System.
• Experience working with vulnerable children with complex needs.
• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• Skills to engage with victims, carry out assessments and refer to other services.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols and the impact of crime on families.

Responsibilities

• Support victims of youth crime by providing information on court outcomes and guiding them through the justice system.
• Deliver high-quality victim support and promote victim awareness within the Youth Justice Service.
• Liaise with victims’ families and criminal justice agencies to ensure involvement in the process.

Skills

CJ System experience

Vulnerable youth experience

Victim liaison

Case management

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

North Somerset Council is seeking a dedicated Victim Liaison Officer to join the Youth Justice Team. The role focuses on supporting victims of youth crime, liaising with families and agencies, and promoting restorative justice within a flexible hybrid working environment.

The position involves delivering information, updates and case decisions to victims, and ensuring their involvement in the youth justice process, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding and collaborative work with partner