Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer

Temporary 26 Weeks Inside IR35

Ribble Recruitment is assisting London Borough of Redbridge with the appointment of an Advanced Youth Offending Service Officer (Social Care Qualified) to support the Youth Justice Service during a period of staff shortage.

This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced, qualified practitioner to manage a complex youth justice caseload in line with statutory requirements, national standards, and best practice.

• Start date: 23 February 2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• IR35: Inside IR35
• Location: Station Road, Ilford, Greater London (minimum 3 days per week onsite)
• Rates:
• PAYE: £26.50 per hour
• Umbrella/Ltd: £34.93 per hour
• Interview date: 11 February 2026 (onsite)

You will manage a caseload of youth justice cases, including both out-of-court disposals and statutory court orders, in accordance with:

• National Standards for Youth Justice
• HMIP Inspection Framework
• Child First, Offender Second principles

The role focuses on delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based interventions that support children and young people to complete their disposals/orders and reduce offending and re-offending.

• Manage a caseload of youth justice cases in line with statutory and local guidance
• Undertake assessments and planning using AssetPlus, with a strong focus on trauma-informed practice, desistance, and safeguarding
• Build effective working relationships with children and young people, their families, and partner agencies
• Deliver and support individual and group-based interventions to reduce offending and disengagement from education, employment, or training
• Prepare Pre-Sentence Reports, Stand-Down Reports, and Referral Order Panel reports as required
• Represent the Youth Justice Service at Court and other statutory forums
• Present professional information and recommendations to Courts and Panels
• Promote equality, diversity, and anti-discriminatory practice across all aspects of work

• Social Work qualification (or equivalent recognised social care qualification)
• Current experience working within Youth Justice
• Strong working knowledge of AssetPlus
• Experience preparing court and panel reports
• Ability to work confidently with complex cases and multi-agency partners
• Eligibility to work in the UK

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