HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
YJS Officer Job Details: Job Reference: HCC622777 Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum Work Location: North-West Hampshire (office base Basingstoke) or North-East Hampshire (office base Aldershot) Hours per week: 37 - part time hours may be considered, please state a preference on your application Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 December 2025 Hampshire Youth Justice Service offers you the chance to make real changes to children and families lives in a dynamic and creative way. We are a high-quality service that strives to support the complex needs of children, to achieve sustainable outcomes for those children within the criminal justice system. Within the team there are a wide range of professionals including specialist practitioners in mental health, Police, Probation, Restorative Justice, Parenting and Education, Training and Employment. This combined multi-disciplinary team allows Hampshire Youth Justice Service to function at the highest level. The Role: The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Hampshire Youth Justice Service (YJS), responsible for the development and delivery of effective and innovative interventions and reparation projects to prevent and reduce offending by children and young people, using trauma informed, child-first and restorative approaches. This role offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work in a specialist field whilst being part of a committed, creative and experienced team. We have two roles available - in North-West Hampshire (office base Basingstoke) or North-East Hampshire (office base Aldershot). What you'll do: Being part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work with children and young people aged 10 -18 years old who have offended and are made subject to a range of community and custodial disposals. You will: Use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of complex children aged 10 to 18 years old who have found their way into the criminal justice system, in accordance with agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk management. Hold cases and work directly with the children and their families to prevent re-offending, help improve their relationships, school attendance and to support parents. Liaise and work in partnership with other agencies to affect the best outcome possible for the child and to enable them to move forward, not to re-offend and to help to re-integrate them back into the community to which they belong. What we're looking for: Our successful candidate will have experience in working with children and families, including those from vulnerable groups or with complex/challenging behaviours and those who have experienced trauma or loss. You need to have knowledge and understanding of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors and risk/protective factors. The role requires awareness of a range of intervention methods and experience of formulating and implementing effective interventions with children, young people and their families or carers who may be challenging and/or vulnerable. Why join us? We will provide you with: Annual leave starting from 25 days per annum and rising to 28 days based on experience and length of service. Hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly. 5 personal development days per annum. Ample progression opportunities. Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyles. In addition to working for one of the top performing children's social care authorities in the country, Hampshire is also one of the best places to live and work. Located on the south coast, with excellent transport links up and down the country, Hampshire offers the perfect blend of rural and city living. You'll find miles of lovely coastline, nature reserves and heritage sites, which are just some of the benefits of living in Hampshire. Find out more about the benefits of working for Hampshire County Council and the rewards we can offer you: Benefits of joining Hampshire County Council . Additional Information: YJS Officer Candidate Pack Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview . Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Janette Fearnley, North-West Team Manager on or Sue Watt, North-East Team Manager on Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
YJS Officer Job Details: Job Reference: HCC622777 Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum Work Location: North-West Hampshire (office base Basingstoke) or North-East Hampshire (office base Aldershot) Hours per week: 37 - part time hours may be considered, please state a preference on your application Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 14 December 2025 Hampshire Youth Justice Service offers you the chance to make real changes to children and families lives in a dynamic and creative way. We are a high-quality service that strives to support the complex needs of children, to achieve sustainable outcomes for those children within the criminal justice system. Within the team there are a wide range of professionals including specialist practitioners in mental health, Police, Probation, Restorative Justice, Parenting and Education, Training and Employment. This combined multi-disciplinary team allows Hampshire Youth Justice Service to function at the highest level. The Role: The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Hampshire Youth Justice Service (YJS), responsible for the development and delivery of effective and innovative interventions and reparation projects to prevent and reduce offending by children and young people, using trauma informed, child-first and restorative approaches. This role offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work in a specialist field whilst being part of a committed, creative and experienced team. We have two roles available - in North-West Hampshire (office base Basingstoke) or North-East Hampshire (office base Aldershot). What you'll do: Being part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will work with children and young people aged 10 -18 years old who have offended and are made subject to a range of community and custodial disposals. You will: Use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of complex children aged 10 to 18 years old who have found their way into the criminal justice system, in accordance with agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk management. Hold cases and work directly with the children and their families to prevent re-offending, help improve their relationships, school attendance and to support parents. Liaise and work in partnership with other agencies to affect the best outcome possible for the child and to enable them to move forward, not to re-offend and to help to re-integrate them back into the community to which they belong. What we're looking for: Our successful candidate will have experience in working with children and families, including those from vulnerable groups or with complex/challenging behaviours and those who have experienced trauma or loss. You need to have knowledge and understanding of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors and risk/protective factors. The role requires awareness of a range of intervention methods and experience of formulating and implementing effective interventions with children, young people and their families or carers who may be challenging and/or vulnerable. Why join us? We will provide you with: Annual leave starting from 25 days per annum and rising to 28 days based on experience and length of service. Hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly. 5 personal development days per annum. Ample progression opportunities. Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyles. In addition to working for one of the top performing children's social care authorities in the country, Hampshire is also one of the best places to live and work. Located on the south coast, with excellent transport links up and down the country, Hampshire offers the perfect blend of rural and city living. You'll find miles of lovely coastline, nature reserves and heritage sites, which are just some of the benefits of living in Hampshire. Find out more about the benefits of working for Hampshire County Council and the rewards we can offer you: Benefits of joining Hampshire County Council . Additional Information: YJS Officer Candidate Pack Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview . Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Janette Fearnley, North-West Team Manager on or Sue Watt, North-East Team Manager on Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed term and permanent Duration: 12 months for the fixed term Closing Date: 07/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 12638 This post is open to job share We are currently recruting for two Youth Justice Worker to join our Gloucestershire Youth Justice team on a fixed term contract and permanent basis. About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave pro rata family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements . Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.'This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce.We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About our teams At Gloucestershire YJS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to build a county where children on the edge of or within the youth justice system receive the right support at the right time-without stigma-so they can grow up healthy, resilient, and connected to nurturing communities where they can reach their potential. We want a youth justice system that is fair and inclusive, reduces social disadvantage, and ensures that victims of crime, and the communities of Gloucestershire feel supported and safe. As a multi-disciplinary service, the YJS endeavours to deliver high-quality support to children through the operationalisation of the 'Child First' framework', one that recognises each child's stories, needs and unique strengths, and provides interventions that are constructive, future-focused, empowering children to move forward with a positive identity. About you Working within a challenging youth justice landscape, we're looking for resilient, skilled, and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a real difference You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. As a Youth Justice Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through complex challenges. You'll work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, police, and social care to deliver tailored interventions that reduce offending and promote positive identity development. You will ensure that we keep children at the heart of our assessments, interventions and decision making so that they, and their families, receive coordinated and appropriate support in order to create safer communities with fewer victims. This will involve: managing a caseload of children involved in the youth justice system, often facing multiple and complex needs, in accordance with national and local standards conducting assessments using Youth Justice Board (YJB) approved tools to understand offending, risk, safety, and wellbeing; taking necessary measures to ensure that welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed ensuring that victims' voices are considered and their views reflected in restorative approaches with children and families collaborating with children and families to create bespoke, evidence-based, intervention plans to address all areas of need, delivering direct work and regularly reviewing plans and interventions to ensure their suitability and effectiveness attendance at Youth Magistrates and Crown Court, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports to support bail and sentence planning support children in custody and facilitate effective resettlement into the community The ideal applicant will have significant experience of working directly with vulnerable children, young people and families, a strong understanding of the complex issues that affect children and in the youth justice system, knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, experience of multi-agency working and collaborative planning. To be successful for the post we also need you to have: graduate or equivalent professional qualification (Social Care, Education, Youth Work, Criminal Justice, Health) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Interview date is set for 15th and 16th December 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Please note we may close the advert a week early depending on the amount of applications we recieve. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Youth Justice Job Profile This position is subject to a DBS check.
Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 Hours per Week: 37.00 Contract Type: Fixed term and permanent Duration: 12 months for the fixed term Closing Date: 07/12/2025 Job Requisition Number: 12638 This post is open to job share We are currently recruting for two Youth Justice Worker to join our Gloucestershire Youth Justice team on a fixed term contract and permanent basis. About us For all your hard work, you will receive the following: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum subject to experience flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave pro rata family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as ' Good' with 'Outstanding' elements . Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.'This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce.We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. About our teams At Gloucestershire YJS, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to build a county where children on the edge of or within the youth justice system receive the right support at the right time-without stigma-so they can grow up healthy, resilient, and connected to nurturing communities where they can reach their potential. We want a youth justice system that is fair and inclusive, reduces social disadvantage, and ensures that victims of crime, and the communities of Gloucestershire feel supported and safe. As a multi-disciplinary service, the YJS endeavours to deliver high-quality support to children through the operationalisation of the 'Child First' framework', one that recognises each child's stories, needs and unique strengths, and provides interventions that are constructive, future-focused, empowering children to move forward with a positive identity. About you Working within a challenging youth justice landscape, we're looking for resilient, skilled, and compassionate professionals who are committed to making a real difference You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpin the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity and Respect. As a Youth Justice Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and families through complex challenges. You'll work collaboratively with professionals across health, education, police, and social care to deliver tailored interventions that reduce offending and promote positive identity development. You will ensure that we keep children at the heart of our assessments, interventions and decision making so that they, and their families, receive coordinated and appropriate support in order to create safer communities with fewer victims. This will involve: managing a caseload of children involved in the youth justice system, often facing multiple and complex needs, in accordance with national and local standards conducting assessments using Youth Justice Board (YJB) approved tools to understand offending, risk, safety, and wellbeing; taking necessary measures to ensure that welfare needs are dealt with effectively and public protection considerations are appropriately managed ensuring that victims' voices are considered and their views reflected in restorative approaches with children and families collaborating with children and families to create bespoke, evidence-based, intervention plans to address all areas of need, delivering direct work and regularly reviewing plans and interventions to ensure their suitability and effectiveness attendance at Youth Magistrates and Crown Court, preparing and presenting verbal and written reports to support bail and sentence planning support children in custody and facilitate effective resettlement into the community The ideal applicant will have significant experience of working directly with vulnerable children, young people and families, a strong understanding of the complex issues that affect children and in the youth justice system, knowledge of trauma-informed practice and restorative approaches, experience of multi-agency working and collaborative planning. To be successful for the post we also need you to have: graduate or equivalent professional qualification (Social Care, Education, Youth Work, Criminal Justice, Health) a full driving licence and willingness to drive DBS clearance Interview date is set for 15th and 16th December 2025. If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Please note we may close the advert a week early depending on the amount of applications we recieve. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application. Additional Information To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:- Youth Justice Job Profile This position is subject to a DBS check.
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Winchester, Hampshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Turnaround Officer to join our Youth Justice Team at Hampshire County Council. Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference? The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Youth Justice Service (YJS), responsible for the development and delivery of effective and innovative interventions and reparation projects to prevent and reduce offending by children and young people, using trauma informed, child -first and restorative approaches. The Role: The Youth Justice Service (YJS) a multi-disciplinary team which works with children aged 10 -18 years old who are at risk of offending or re-offending and subject to a range of community and custodial interventions; including delivery of Prevention services. Turnaround is part of the government's investment in the youth justice system, funding YJSs to intervene early, aiming to prevent children from entering the justice system. Turnaround funding intends to positively impact local areas, aiming for: Lower levels of criminal activity. More children engaged in positive activities. Families receiving more support. Improved outcomes for children and their families. As a Turnaround Programme Officer, you will manage a caseload of young people on the periphery of offending but also those who may be subject to bail support and/or who are released under investigation on voluntary basis. You will work closely with our Police staff, YJS colleagues and other professionals to ensure that the child and their families are included in a holistic assessment and support process. The role is offered on a temporary until 31 March 2026. There may be a possibility of extension, depending on government funding. What you'll do: Develop and deliver early intervention and prevention programs for at-risk children. Work collaboratively with schools, families, children services, and community partners to identify and support vulnerable young people. Conduct assessments to understand the needs, risks, and strengths of young individuals. Provide one-to-one support, mentoring, and guidance to divert young people from offending behaviour. Design and facilitate group workshops on topics such as decision-making, peer pressure, and emotional regulation. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, maintaining accurate case records and reports. Promote positive engagement in education, training, and community activities. Advocate for young people's needs and rights within the justice and social care systems. Contribute to multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes. Stay informed on youth justice policies, local trends, and best practices. What we're looking for: Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Experience working with children or young people in a youth justice, education, social care, or community setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust. Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed approaches. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team. Resilient, reflective, and committed to continuous learning. Organised and able to manage a varied caseload effectively. Why join us? Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Turnaround Officer to join our Youth Justice Team at Hampshire County Council. Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference? The purpose of this role is to work as part of the Youth Justice Service (YJS), responsible for the development and delivery of effective and innovative interventions and reparation projects to prevent and reduce offending by children and young people, using trauma informed, child -first and restorative approaches. The Role: The Youth Justice Service (YJS) a multi-disciplinary team which works with children aged 10 -18 years old who are at risk of offending or re-offending and subject to a range of community and custodial interventions; including delivery of Prevention services. Turnaround is part of the government's investment in the youth justice system, funding YJSs to intervene early, aiming to prevent children from entering the justice system. Turnaround funding intends to positively impact local areas, aiming for: Lower levels of criminal activity. More children engaged in positive activities. Families receiving more support. Improved outcomes for children and their families. As a Turnaround Programme Officer, you will manage a caseload of young people on the periphery of offending but also those who may be subject to bail support and/or who are released under investigation on voluntary basis. You will work closely with our Police staff, YJS colleagues and other professionals to ensure that the child and their families are included in a holistic assessment and support process. The role is offered on a temporary until 31 March 2026. There may be a possibility of extension, depending on government funding. What you'll do: Develop and deliver early intervention and prevention programs for at-risk children. Work collaboratively with schools, families, children services, and community partners to identify and support vulnerable young people. Conduct assessments to understand the needs, risks, and strengths of young individuals. Provide one-to-one support, mentoring, and guidance to divert young people from offending behaviour. Design and facilitate group workshops on topics such as decision-making, peer pressure, and emotional regulation. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, maintaining accurate case records and reports. Promote positive engagement in education, training, and community activities. Advocate for young people's needs and rights within the justice and social care systems. Contribute to multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes. Stay informed on youth justice policies, local trends, and best practices. What we're looking for: Passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people. Experience working with children or young people in a youth justice, education, social care, or community setting. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust. Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, and trauma-informed approaches. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-agency team. Resilient, reflective, and committed to continuous learning. Organised and able to manage a varied caseload effectively. Why join us? Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch! Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.
