Youth Justice Service Officer
hace 7 días
Skegness
Cambridgeshire County Council Location: Outskirts of Cambridge (Hybrid – 1 day per week in office) Rate: Flexible – please state your required hourly rate We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Youth Justice Service Officer to join a multi-disciplinary Youth Offending Team in Cambridgeshire. This is a hands-on role working with young people across the criminal justice system, helping to reduce offending behaviours and support positive outcomes. The Role You’ll manage a varied caseload of young people across both community and custodial settings, including those entering and progressing through the court system. Key responsibilities include: Conducting assessments and managing risk Developing and delivering intervention plans Writing reports for court and partner agencies Working closely with services including education, housing, substance misuse and psychology Supporting young people through rehabilitation and diversion from offending This is a challenging but genuinely rewarding role where you’ll be making a real difference. Requirements Diploma-level qualification or above in a relevant field (e.g. Social Work, Youth Work, Probation) Experience working within youth justice, offending services or similar environments Strong background in risk assessment, report writing and multi-agency working * Ability to manage a complex casel...