Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer
3 days ago
Ilford
Job Description 5-6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer will manage a diverse caseload of youth justice cases, including both out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders, in accordance with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework. • Working within a Child First, Offender Second approach, the post holder will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed interventions that support children and young people to desist from offending and make positive life choices. • The role requires strong partnership working, effective communication, and a commitment to equality, safeguarding, and evidence-based practice. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Manage a caseload of youth justice cases, ensuring compliance with National Standards and local policy. • Undertake comprehensive assessments using AssetPlus, identifying risks, needs, and strengths to inform robust intervention plans. • Prepare and present Pre-Sentence Reports, Stand-Down Reports, and Referral Order Panel Reports to the Courts and relevant panels. • Deliver tailored interventions, both 1:1 and group-based, using trauma-informed and restorative approaches. • Engage effectively with children, young people, families, and multi-agency partners to achieve the best possible outcomes. • Contribute to reducing re-offending, supporting engagement in education, employment, or training., • Ensure that all work promotes equality of opportunity, anti-discriminatory practice, and safeguarding principles. • Represent the Youth Justice Service in court and professional forums, demonstrating sound judgement and professional confidence. • Maintain accurate, timely case records and reports in line with confidentiality and data protection requirements. Skills/Experience: • Proven experience in Youth Justice, Probation, or Children’s Social Care. • Strong understanding of youth justice legislation, court processes, and national standards. • Skilled in AssetPlus case management, assessment, and planning. • Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, restorative justice, and desistance theory. • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to prepare clear and analytical reports for court. • Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate vulnerable young people with complex needs., • Confident in multi-agency working, partnership building, and inter-professional communication. • Commitment to safeguarding, diversity, and promoting positive change for young people. • Strong organisational and time management skills, able to balance competing priorities effectively. Additional Information: • The closing date: 27/11/2025. • Qualified Social Worker with current registration (SWE). • Location: Station Road, Ilford, IG6 1NB (Hybrid working may be required). • Hours: 36 hours per week (Monday–Friday). Requirements • Proven experience in Youth Justice, Probation, or Children’s Social Care. • Strong understanding of youth justice legislation, court processes, and national standards., • Skilled in AssetPlus case management, assessment, and planning. • Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, restorative justice, and desistance theory. • Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to prepare clear and analytical reports for court., • Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate vulnerable young people with complex needs. • Confident in multi-agency working, partnership building, and inter-professional communication. • Commitment to safeguarding, diversity, and promoting positive change for young people., • Strong organisational and time management skills, able to balance competing priorities effectively.