Youth Offending Service (YOS) Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi‑weekly pay

Location: Aston, Birmingham

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a seasoned Youth Offending Service (YOS) Officer for a 6‑month contract in Aston, Birmingham. You will manage complex youth justice caseloads, implement prevention strategies, and work closely with families and partner services to improve outcomes for vulnerable young people.

The role involves case planning, quality assurance, and leading or supporting staff in a busy, multi‑agency environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Youth Offending Service (YOS) or Youth Justice Service (YJS).
• Proven track record in managing complex cases involving children and young people.
• Knowledge of Youth Justice legislation, safeguarding, and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex Youth Justice cases and maintain precise case documentation.
• Implement strategies to reduce and prevent reoffending.
• Collaborate with young people, families, and partner organisations.
• Lead meetings and reviews with multi-agency teams.
• Ensure adherence to Youth Justice legislation and policies.

Skills

Youth Justice

Case management

Report writing

Multi-agency collaboration

Risk assessment

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Education

Social Work / Youth Justice / Probation / Criminology degree

Tools

Restorative practice tools

Job description

Birmingham, United Kingdom | Posted on 22/09/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

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Job Description

Youth Offending Service (YOS) Officer – 6 Month Contract

Location: One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4DU

Contract: 6 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is on the lookout for a seasoned Youth Offending Service (YOS) Officer to enhance its Youth Justice team. This role is pivotal in a multi‑agency setting, focusing on aiding young individuals and their families to curb offending behaviours, prevent recidivism, and foster positive long‑term outcomes. The position entails managing intricate casework, engaging in quality assurance activities, and advancing the Birmingham Children's Trust's Connections Count Practice Model. This opportunity is ideal for those with a background in Youth Justice, Youth Offending, or Youth Justice Services, who are adept at handling diverse caseloads and contributing to service enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex Youth Justice cases and maintain precise case documentation.
• Implement effective strategies to reduce and prevent reoffending.
• Collaborate directly with young individuals, their families, and partner organisations.
• Facilitate the execution of the Connections Count Practice Model.
• Conduct assessments, planning, interventions, reviews, and monitor outcomes.
• Engage in quality assurance processes and service evaluations.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced staff members.
• Offer professional and technical guidance to colleagues as needed.
• Ensure adherence to Youth Justice legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor and ensure case documentation aligns with YJS standards.
• Identify the needs of service users and develop evidence‑based interventions.
• Contribute to the creation of group work programs and individual interventions.
• Assist in managing high‑profile and complex cases.
• Lead meetings and reviews involving young people and their families.
• Represent the Youth Justice Service at strategy meetings, professional gatherings, and multi‑agency forums.
• Assist managers with workload monitoring and performance enhancement activities.
• Stand in for managers when necessary and help address operational challenges.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience within a Youth Offending Service (YOS) or Youth Justice Service (YJS).
• Proven track record in managing complex cases involving children and young people.
• Comprehensive understanding of Youth Justice legislation, practices, risk assessment, intervention planning, safeguarding, and child protection.
• Experience in a multi‑agency environment.
• Proficient in report writing and maintaining records.
• Ability to foster positive relationships with young people and their families.
• Experience in leading or participating in professional meetings.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
• Capability to work independently and prioritize workload effectively.
• Qualifications in Social Work, Youth Justice, Probation, Youth Work, or Criminology.
• Familiarity with Youth Justice assessment tools.
• Knowledge of restorative practice methodologies.
• Experience in supporting service development and quality assurance activities.

What's on Offer?

• 6 Month Contract
• Bi‑weekly Pay
• Location: Aston, Birmingham
• Opportunity to support vulnerable children and young people.
• Work within a collaborative, multi‑agency Youth Justice team.
• A diverse role that combines case management, intervention work, quality assurance, and service development.
• Potential for contract extension.

This role is suitable for candidates with experience as a Youth Offending Officer, Youth Justice Officer, YOS Officer, YJS Officer, Youth Justice Practitioner, Youth Offending Practitioner, Probation Practitioner, Social Worker within Youth Justice, or Targeted Youth Support Officer.