Youth Justice Officer

Job Title: Youth Justice Officer (PO2) – Social Care Non-Qualified

Location: Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF

Contract Type: Temporary (12 Weeks)

Hours: 36 per week

Rate: PAYE: £21.80 per hour / Limited/Umbrella: £28.47 per hour

Purpose of the Role
Youth Justice Officers are responsible for supervising young people subject to court orders, bail conditions, and out-of-court disposals, working closely with complex families in line with statutory obligations and National Standards. The primary aim is to reduce re-offending, improve life outcomes for young people, and enhance community safety for residents of Waltham Forest.
The post holder will be a key member of the inter-disciplinary Youth Justice Service, delivering both community-based and through-care services for children and young people engaged with the Criminal Justice process.

Main Accountabilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people subject to court orders, bail conditions, and out-of-court disposals.
• Prepare and deliver timely, high-quality reports for the courts and Referral Order Panels.
• Complete comprehensive AssetPlus assessments to inform intervention planning.
• Design and deliver tailored interventions addressing the needs, risks, and strengths of young people.
• Encourage compliance with court orders and take enforcement action in line with National Standards where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records on Youth Justice Service information systems.
• Undertake home visits and prison visits in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Adopt an end-to-end supervision approach to support both young people and their carers, addressing holistic needs.

Key Requirements

• Experience of working with children and young people in the criminal justice system or related field.
• Knowledge of AssetPlus assessment framework and National Standards for Youth Justice.
• Strong report writing, assessment, and case management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with young people, families, courts, and partner agencies.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and improving life chances for young people.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to work flexibly in line with service needs.

Apply Now Service Care Solutions is proud to assist in this recruitment campaign. If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered, please apply now or reach out directly to discuss the role in more detail.
 
Harry Greenhalgh
Specialist Recruiter – Youth Justice
Service Care Solutions
harry.greenhalgh@servicecare.org.uk
01772 208962