Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer
Gloucester
06/05/2025 6 months initially
Monday to Friday, 9am 5pm, 37 hrs/week
Our client are seeking a Youth Justice Case Responsible Officer to join a team based in Gloucester, with the aim of preventing children entering the youth justice system, to achieve desistance for children within the system, and to stop every child entering custody who doesn t need to be there.
Provide targeted support to those most in need including, young offenders, NEET young people, care leavers, young people who are homeless, missing young people and young
people with emotional, mental health and alcohol and substance misuse issues
Undertake comprehensive assessments of young people using an appropriate assessment process
Lead in the development and implementation of agreed intervention plans
Undertake regular reviews of intervention plans and identify progress
Design, manage and deliver interventions to young people (1:1 and groupwork), their peers and families in the home, community and educational settings including co-ordinating allocated staff, e.g. Programme Officers to ensure effective programme delivery
Work with a range of partners to deliver effective services
Keep and maintain accurate records of work
Attend meetings and reviews where necessary
Requirements
A full driving licence, access to a vehicle, business insurance
Graduate or equivalent professional qualification e.g. criminal justice, social care, probation
At least 2 years practice experience of working with vulnerable children and young people within a youth justice setting
Recent experience of managing a caseload of children and young people- undertaking assessments of risk and need, developing plans, and delivering interventions that effect positive change and manage risk
Knowledge and experience of managing out of court disposals and statutory court orders
Enhanced DBS registered to the update service
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services in an equal opportunities employer.
Please email all CVs to Sammy Davis or call (phone number removed) mobile (phone number removed)