Youth Offending Team Officer (Grade I) (Non-Qualified) - Social Care
Youth Justice Service Officer / Case Manager
Location: Colindale
Department: Youth Justice Service
Directorate: Children s Services
Salary: £42,771 £46,968
Job Purpose
To work as part of a multi-agency Youth Justice Service to prevent offending and reduce reoffending among children and young people. The postholder will manage a caseload, deliver statutory interventions and support young people to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of young people subject to Youth Justice statutory orders .
- Complete AssetPlus and other assessments , identifying risks, needs and strengths.
- Develop and deliver targeted intervention and risk-management plans.
- Prepare pre-sentence, referral order and court reports .
- Represent the YJS at Youth Court and other courts as required.
- Undertake direct work with young people, parents and carers, including home and community visits.
- Work with children's social care, police, education, health and other partner agencies.
- Support young people on bail, remand and custody , including resettlement and rehabilitation.
- Respond to safeguarding concerns and promote the welfare of children and young people.
- Promote restorative justice and positive outcomes for victims and young people.
- Maintain accurate, timely case records and contribute to service performance monitoring.
- Participate in quality assurance, training, supervision and professional development.
Essential Experience
- Experience working with children and young people , particularly those involved in offending or at risk of offending.
- Knowledge of youth justice, safeguarding and risk management .
- Experience undertaking assessments and developing intervention plans.
- Strong multi-agency working and case management skills.
- Excellent communication, report-writing and court presentation skills.
- Ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and court duties.
Key areas: Youth Justice Case Management AssetPlus Safeguarding Court Work Risk Assessment Reoffending Restorative Justice Multi-Agency Working Children & Young People
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