Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer

Who You Are

You are a dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children and young people in conflict with the law. You prioritize a Child First, Offender Second approach, ensuring that the needs and potentials of children and young people are at the forefront of your work. You believe in promoting equality of opportunity and in implementing anti-discriminatory practices in every aspect of your responsibilities.

What the Job Involves

This role involves managing a caseload of youth justice cases according to national standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework. You will provide effective support and interventions to help children and young people complete their disposals/orders and strive for a crime-free life. The job requires effective communication with children, young people, their families, and relevant partners to ensure positive outcomes. You'll utilize AssetPlus as an assessment and planning tool with a focus on trauma-informed practice. Collaborative work with families and agencies to deliver evidence-based interventions is essential, alongside preparing various reports for courts and panels.

Skills

• Effective case management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Trauma-informed practice
• Proficiency in using AssetPlus
• Report writing (Pre-Sentence, Stand-Down, Panel)
• Presenting information to courts
• Delivering evidence-based interventions
• Commitment to equality and non-discriminatory practice