Senior Youth Justice Officer
14 days ago
Peterborough
Senior Youth Justice Officer Location: Peterborough (Hybrid - Sand Martin House, 49 Lincoln Road & Home Working) Contract: Full-Time, 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £30 - £35 per hour (DOE) Start: ASAP Clearance: Enhanced DBS (Child Barred List) Role Overview We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Youth Justice Officer to join the Targeted Support Service within Children's Social Care in Peterborough. This is a key front-line role, supporting children and young people at risk of, or already involved in, the Youth Justice System. You will manage complex caseloads, act as Lead Professional where required, deliver high-quality assessments and interventions, and contribute to the ongoing development of the Youth Justice Service. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of young people in line with youth justice legislation, national standards, and local policy. Complete comprehensive assessments using the AssetPlus framework, including re-offending risk, safeguarding, and risk of serious harm. Produce high-quality reports for court, referral order panels, parenting assessments, and partner agencies. Lead and deliver targeted interventions to reduce offending and promote positive outcomes. Apply a whole-family approach and develop contextual safeguarding plans. Build effective multi-agency relationships with Police, Probation, schools, health services, and wider partners. Support and mentor staf...