Youth Offending Officer in Birmingham, West Midlands

Job Title: Youth Offending Officer
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s (Youth Justice)
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: £24.37 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Part Time or Full Time)

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £24.37 per hour, with weekly pay providing consistency and financial flexibility.
• Part Time / Full Time Options: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle while maintaining continuity for young people.
• Supportive Management: Benefit from regular supervision and guidance within a well‑established Youth Justice Service.
• Professional Development: Access training and development opportunities to strengthen youth justice and intervention practice.
• Career Continuity: Opportunity for contract extension and longer‑term progression within Birmingham Children’s Trust.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as a Youth Offending Officer, working within a dynamic Youth Justice Service. You will support children and young people who are at risk of entering, or are already involved in, the criminal justice system, helping to reduce re‑offending and promote positive outcomes.

What you will do

• Manage a caseload of children and young people subject to Youth Justice interventions.
• Complete assessments to identify risks, needs, and strengths using tools such as AssetPlus.
• Deliver targeted interventions aimed at reducing offending behaviour and improving life outcomes.
• Prepare high‑quality reports for court, including referral order and pre‑sentence reports.
• Attend Youth Court and contribute to multi‑agency panels and decision‑making forums.
• Work collaboratively with police, courts, education, health, and social care partners.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, identifying and responding to risk effectively.
• Support compliance with court orders, licences, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records in line with service standards.

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people in youth justice, social care, probation, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and offending behaviour.
• Experience preparing reports for courts or statutory processes.
• Ability to engage, motivate, and build effective relationships with vulnerable or challenging young people.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification in Social Work, Youth Justice, Probation, Criminology, or a related field.
• Registration with Social Work England (for qualified Social Workers).
• Experience using AssetPlus or similar assessment frameworks.
• Previous experience within a Youth Offending Team (YOT) or Youth Justice Service.

Why Birmingham

Birmingham offers an outstanding professional environment alongside a vibrant and diverse lifestyle. With strong transport links, rich cultural heritage, and a commitment to supporting young people through early intervention and justice services, the city provides an inspiring setting to build a meaningful career. Birmingham Children’s Trust’s focus on partnership working and positive outcomes makes it an excellent place to grow and make a real difference.

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