Job Description

We are working closely with Sefton MBC to assist with the appointment of a Youth Justice Case Manager, on a 8-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £19.88 - £26.35 per hour

We are seeking an experienced Youth Justice Officer to join Sefton's Youth Justice Service, working in partnership with agencies to support children and young people involved in or at risk of entering the criminal justice system. The role focuses on safeguarding, reducing offending behaviour, managing risk, and helping children achieve positive outcomes through targeted interventions and multi-agency support.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the needs, risks, and vulnerabilities of children and young people
• Develop and deliver intervention plans to reduce offending behaviour and promote positive outcomes
• Manage safeguarding responsibilities and promote the welfare of children and families
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including social care, education, police, and health services
• Support children to engage positively with services and court orders

Qualifications:

• Social Work qualification
• Diploma in Probation Studies
• Dip HE Youth & Community
• Relevant Youth Justice or Criminal Justice degree qualification

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Probation Studies, Youth & Community Work, or related Criminal Justice qualification
• Significant post-qualification experience working with children, young people, and families
• Strong knowledge of youth justice legislation, safeguarding, and risk management
• Experience developing intervention plans and support packages
• Experience working collaboratively within multi-agency environments

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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