Senior Youth Justice Officer

Senior Youth Justice OfficerLocation: Peterborough Contract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £33-35 P/H

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Youth Justice Officer to join a highly regarded Youth Justice Service within the People and Communities directorate. This is a key opportunity for an experienced professional to make a real difference in the lives of young people at risk of entering or currently involved in the criminal justice system.

As a Senior Youth Justice Officer, you will manage a diverse caseload of young people, undertaking assessments, planning interventions, and delivering support that reduces the risk of re-offending. You will also act as the lead professional in complex cases, ensuring a holistic, whole-family approach.

The role involves preparing comprehensive reports, managing interventions, attending court proceedings, and working closely with a range of multi-agency partners including the Police, Probation, education, and health professionals.

Additionally, you will mentor and support colleagues, contribute to service development, and play a pivotal role in maintaining high professional standards across the team.

• Manage a caseload in line with national standards and local procedures.

• Complete detailed assessments using the AssetPlus tool to identify risks and needs.

• Develop and review intervention plans that address offending behaviour and promote positive outcomes.

• Prepare high-quality pre-sentence and referral order reports for the courts.

• Deliver and coordinate targeted interventions with young people and their families.

• Provide mentoring, supervision, and guidance to junior colleagues and students.

• Support service development initiatives and performance improvements.

• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as part of a duty rota when required.

You will be a confident and capable practitioner, skilled in risk management and multi-agency coordination, with a passion for supporting vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Essential criteria include:

• A recognised professional qualification in Social Work, Probation, or Youth Justice.

• Experience managing a caseload and working with young people involved in the criminal justice system.

• Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.

• Experience in delivering interventions and working collaboratively with partner agencies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A full UK driving licence with business insurance.