Youth Justice Worker

inploi; Wigan; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Wigan is seeking a Youth Justice High Risk Worker to support vulnerable adolescents. You will deliver targeted interventions, conduct assessments, and collaborate with partner agencies to reduce reoffending. Ideal candidates should have a qualification in social work or a related field, and experience working with young people. Strong communication skills and a commitment to ongoing development are essential. The position offers a salary of £39,862 - £45,091 per annum for a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of working with children and young people.
• Understanding of contextual safeguarding.
• Ability to balance a busy caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families delivering targeted interventions.
• Carry out assessments, court reports, and case management.
• Collaborate with partner agencies.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable adolescents

Ability to build relationships

Knowledge of youth justice system

Trauma-informed practice

Case management

Education

Qualification in social work, probation, or Youth Justice

Job description

Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance

Salary: Grade 9, £39,862 - £45,091 per annum.

37 hours per week

We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.

We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!

Your role:

This specialist team works with children and young people with complex needs, helping them achieve positive, lasting change and lead lives free from offending. You’ll collaborate with passionate professionals in a high-quality service committed to restorative justice and asset-based approaches that empower families and communities.

As part of the Youth Justice team, you’ll work directly with children, young people, and their families to deliver targeted interventions that address offending behaviours and to reduce further reoffending.

You will carry out high quality assessments, court reports, case management, and documentation in line with national and local standards. Working closely with colleagues in the Adolescent Safeguarding team (REACH) and a range of partner agencies, you will design and deliver personalised support packages for Out of Court Resolutions, Referral Orders, and other relevant pathways.

A strong commitment to restorative approaches is essential ensuring victims’ needs are central to the process. You’ll also make effective use of community assets to support sustainable positive change and offer a targeted ‘step down’ approach where appropriate.

About you:

We are looking for someone with the skills and passion to support vulnerable adolescents in this vital Youth Justice High Risk worker role.

Ideally, you will be a qualified social worker, probation officer, or Youth Justice professional. However, we also welcome applicants with a professional or academic background in a related field.

You are someone with a proven track record of working with children and young people, who understands the challenges they face and can build strong, positive relationships with them, their families, and colleagues. You consistently put children at the heart of your work and can demonstrate an understanding of the youth justice system, traumainformed practice, and contextual safeguarding.

You can balance the demands of a busy caseload, develop meaningful intervention plans, write court reports, and work effectively with families and partner agencies. You’ll be confident advocating for children in court and in professional meetings, work well as part of a team, and be committed to your own ongoing development.

A driving licence or ability to travel effectively is needed, and flexibility