JOB-20240819-db742659

Youth Offending Officer

Job Title: Youth Offending Officer
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: West Midlands, UK
Salary: £28.00 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing (Part-Time or Full-Time available)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Offending Officer within Children’s Services in the West Midlands. This ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate of £28.00, with the flexibility to choose between part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in supporting young individuals, reducing re-offending, and shaping brighter futures through early intervention, restorative practice, and partnership working.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £28.00 per hour while working flexibly around your commitments.

• Flexible Working: Choose part-time or full-time hours to fit your lifestyle and personal needs.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to strengthen your skills.

• Community Impact: Make a tangible difference to young people’s lives through meaningful interventions.

• Variety and Travel: Work across community settings throughout the West Midlands, gaining valuable experience in diverse environments.

Job Purpose:

As a Youth Offending Officer, you’ll work to reduce offending and re-offending among children and young people through case management, restorative approaches, and evidence-based interventions. You’ll manage a caseload of young people, supporting their rehabilitation and promoting social inclusion, safety, and welfare.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a caseload of children and young people aged 10–17 subject to Youth Justice interventions.

• Conduct thorough assessments using AssetPlus and other relevant tools.

• Develop and deliver tailored intervention plans with young people, parents, and partner agencies.

• Monitor compliance with legal orders and take enforcement action where necessary.

• Prepare detailed reports for Youth and Crown Courts.

• Deliver restorative justice programmes and structured interventions addressing offending behaviour.

• Support young people’s reintegration into education, training, or employment.

• Undertake family-based interventions to strengthen protective factors and parenting capacity.

• Collaborate with partners including Police, Probation, Education, Social Care, CAMHS, and Health services.

• Attend multi-agency meetings such as risk panels and child protection conferences.

• Promote safeguarding and manage risks related to exploitation and substance misuse.

• Maintain accurate records in line with Trust and Youth Justice Board (YJB) requirements.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Qualification in Social Work, Youth Justice, Probation, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience working with children and young people within youth justice, social care, or criminal justice sectors.

• Strong knowledge of legislation, safeguarding, and youth justice frameworks.

Why the West Midlands?

The West Midlands offers an incredible balance of urban vibrancy and rural calm. With diverse communities, excellent transport links, and a thriving cultural scene, it’s a fantastic place to live and work. Join us and help create safer, more positive outcomes for young people in Sandwell and beyond.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

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