Pay Rate: £18.78 PAYE | £24.34 Umbrella
Hours: Full-time (37 hrs/week)
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (08:00–16:00), Fridays (08:00–15:30)
Duration: 3 months (with potential extension)
Are you experienced in supporting young people in the criminal justice system and passionate about making a real difference?
Birmingham Youth Offending Service is looking for committed and dynamic individuals to join our Youth Offending Court Team. You will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people in the court setting, promoting tailored interventions to reduce offending and improve outcomes for young people and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent Birmingham YOS in the criminal court setting, liaising with young people, families, legal representatives and partner agencies.
- Assess safeguarding and risk concerns, prepare formal pre-sentence and other court reports.
- Manage a caseload of young people subject to court orders and deliver rehabilitation programmes.
- Provide restorative approaches that support victims and promote accountability.
- Attend court, panel meetings and contribute to multi-agency working.
- Work on a rota that includes Saturdays and Bank Holidays.
- Experience working with children or young people involved in the youth justice system.
- Strong understanding of criminal legislation as it affects young people.
- Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding procedures and restorative justice principles.
- Confident communicator, able to present in formal settings and advocate for young people.
- Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively in a high-demand environment.
- Work in a collaborative, multi-agency environment.
- Help deliver positive change for vulnerable young people.
- Be part of a team driven by values of inclusion, high support and challenge.
- Gain experience in court-focused youth justice practice.
To express interest or for more information, please contact Lewis Ashcroft at:
📩 lewis.ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk
