Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer

Job Title: Youth Justice Practitioner

Location: Station Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG6 1NB

Contract Type: Temporary / Fixed Term (as applicable)

Hours: Full-time (as per role requirements)

Rate: PAYE £26.50 per hour Limited/Umbrella £34.22 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner to manage a caseload of youth justice cases, including both out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders. Working within the Child First, Offender Second framework, you will provide effective support and interventions to help children and young people complete their disposals/orders and live crime-free lives.

This role requires collaboration with families, internal teams, and external partners to secure the best outcomes, with equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice central to all work.

• Manage youth justice cases using AssetPlus as an assessment and planning tool.
• Deliver trauma-informed case management focusing on desistance factors and behavior change.
• Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, and partner agencies to deliver evidence-based interventions (group or individual) to reduce offending, re-offending, and disengagement from education, employment, or training.
• Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports, Stand-Down Reports, and Referral Order Panel Reports as required.
• Represent YJTPS and present information to courts and panels.
• Ensure interventions are effective in keeping children, young people, and the public safe.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with National Standards and the HMIP Inspection Framework.

• Experience in youth justice case management and statutory processes.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and desistance-focused interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, young people, families, and professionals.
• Knowledge of assessment tools such as AssetPlus.
• Excellent organisational and report-writing skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding best practice.

• Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Competitive hourly rate with flexible PAYE or Limited/Umbrella options.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across agencies and develop professional expertise in youth justice.

Application:

Ribble Recruitment is assisting the hiring organisation with this position, handling candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact within the youth justice system, we encourage you to apply.