Youth Offending Officer - Essex
| Job Title: | Youth Offending Officer - Essex |
| Contract Type: | Contract |
| Location: | South East London |
| Industry: | |
| Start Date: | asap |
| Duration: | tbc |
| REF: | 1161311 |
| Contact Name: | Lily |
| Contact Email: | lilye@4recruitmentservices.com |
| Job Published: | 13 days ago |
Job Description
Essex - Southend on Sea
£33 per hour
1 year contract ongoing
We are looking for a dedicated Youth Offending Officer to join our Youth Justice Service (YJS) and play a crucial role in preventing offending and re-offending among young people.
About the Role
As a Youth Offending Officer, you will:
- Work directly with children, young people, and their families to provide tailored support.
- Conduct thorough assessments and write detailed reports for courts, panels, and professionals' meetings.
- Manage complex cases, including those involving serious youth violence, harmful sexual behaviour, and gang-related activity.
- Engage with young people subject to court orders, ensuring they receive the right interventions and guidance.
- Adhere to Youth Justice Board (YJB) policies, performance indicators, and National Standards.
- Ensure all assessments, reviews, and data submissions are completed on time.
- Strong communication and engagement skills to work effectively with young people and families.
- Experience in youth justice, social work, probation, or a related field.
- The ability to manage risk and safeguard the welfare of young people and the community.
- A commitment to making a real impact by reducing youth offending and promoting positive outcomes.
- A rewarding role where you can shape young lives for the better.
- A supportive team and professional development opportunities.
- The chance to work in a dynamic environment where every day brings a new challenge.
- Apply now and help us create brighter futures for young people in our community.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.