Youth Justice Support Officer - Hybrid, Safer Communities

Manchester City Council; United States; Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26–31 days

Volunteer leave

Pension scheme

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Manchester City Council is hiring a Support Officer to help children and young people involved with the youth justice system. You will work in a multi-agency team delivering statutory services to courts and the community, providing assessments, planning and interventions for 10-17 year olds.

The role is full-time, permanent, with a hybrid working style and a 35-hour week. You must have the right to work in the UK; DBS checks apply, and pre-employment checks are required.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality face-to-face interventions with young people and their parents / carers.
• Supervise cases and manage risk in line with national standards and make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for all children.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children and young people that have come into contact with the justice system.
• Risk assess and safeguard children and young people.
• Work with other agencies to empower young people to achieve their goals.

Skills

Face-to-face interventions

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

Manchester City Council is hiring a Support Officer to help children and young people involved with the youth justice system. You will work in a multi-agency team delivering statutory services to courts and the community, providing assessments, planning and interventions for 10-17 year olds.

The role is full-time, permanent, with a hybrid working style and a 35-hour week. You must have the right to work in the UK; DBS checks apply, and pre-employment checks are required.