Youth Justice Officer (PO3)
London Borough of Islington
Who You Are
You are an experienced Youth Justice Officer with a proven track record in statutory Youth Justice, possessing a minimum of two years of relevant experience. Ideally, you are a Qualified Social Worker or Probation Officer, with proficiency in managing high-risk youth, conducting Asset Plus assessments, navigating youth court procedures, and handling complex caseloads effectively.
What the job involves
Your role involves supervising statutory orders for young people under the Youth Justice Service's remit, ensuring compliance with court sentences, and utilizing enforcement when necessary. You will prepare reports like pre-sentence and referral order reports, represent the Youth Justice Service in various courts, and support young people remanded to Local Authority accommodation. Partnering with social work teams and the Secure Estate, you will aid in addressing offending behavior and facilitating community resettlement. You will handle a caseload, engage directly with young people and their families, and conduct risk assessments to create intervention plans geared towards avoiding reoffending. Promoting multi-agency collaboration, you will deliver supervision to at-risk youth and foster restorative justice opportunities. Additionally, you'll provide reliable information and represent the Youth Justice Service to diverse agencies.
Skills
- Experience with Asset Plus assessments
- Proficiency in youth court procedures
- Caseload management
- Risk assessment expertise
- Intervention plan development
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Restorative justice facilitation
- Strong communication skills