Youth Offending Officer

Belmont Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking experienced Youth Offending Officers to support young people involved in the criminal justice system in Manchester. The successful candidates will carry out risk assessments, provide support during community sentences, and help young offenders transition into education or training. A DBS check is required for this full-time position, with an hourly rate of £15-£17, offering a minimum three-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Experience working with young offenders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and manage risk of reoffending.
• Prepare reports for the courts before sentencing.
• Provide support to young offenders to prevent reoffending.
• Make referrals to other agencies such as housing services.
• Supervise young offenders on court orders and community sentences.
• Help young offenders into education, work, or training.
• Encourage young people to take part in constructive activities.
• Visit young people in secure institutions.

Skills

Risk assessment

Report preparation

Supervision

Referral to agencies

Support for youth

Job description

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Youth Offending Officers to join a local authority in Manchester on a contract basis.

Working to support young people, typically from the age of 10 to 18, who are involved in the criminal justice system or at risk of offending. They provide support, supervision, and interventions aimed at preventing reoffending and promoting positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• carry out risk assessments and manage risk of reoffending
• prepare reports for the courts before sentencing
• provide support to young offenders to prevent reoffending
• make referrals to other agencies such as housing, or drug and alcohol misuse services
• supervise young offenders on court orders, community sentences, and after release from secure institutions
• help young offenders into education, work or training
• encourage young people to take part in constructive activities
• visit young people in secure institutions

Key Details

• Enhanced DBS required
• Hourly rate: £15-£17
• Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week
• Contract duration: Minimum of 3 months, with potential for extension.

In addition to this role, Belmont Recruitment also offers various Criminal Justice contracts in the area, providing further opportunities for professional growth and development.

For more information or to apply for this position, please don't hesitate to contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment.