Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Contract Type: Full time / Temporary (12 Months)
Working style: Hybrid - Employees split their time between working remotely (e.g., from home) and working on-site (e.g., in an office).
Closing date: 11.59, 09 November 2026
Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)
Skilled Worker Sponsorship
You must already have a valid right to work in the UK documentation, as we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this role.
As a Youth Justice Officer, you'll work to improve outcomes for young people who have had contact with the justice system.
You'll help the locality team to reduce offending, ensuring safer communities. Your work will contribute to the work of the partnership in achieving these outcomes.
In this role you will be:
- Supervising and supporting young people in custody or the community, helping them manage behaviour and engage in education, training, and activities.
- Assessing risks and needs, creating intervention plans, and monitoring progress to reduce reoffending.
- Working in partnership with police, social services, schools, and other agencies to provide holistic support.
- Providing guidance and mentoring, helping young people develop life skills and make positive choices.
- Ensuring safety and security in custodial settings, responding to complex or dynamic situations with patience and resilience.
For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Andrew Rogers at [email protected] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.
This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.
Pre-employment Checks
If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant
pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and may include:
- Qualification verification: DipSW, Degree in Social Work, Qualified Probation Officer PCEP (Professional Certificate in Effective Practice), NVQ Level 4 in Community Justice, YJEPC (Youth Justice Effective Practice Certificate)
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DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Clearance – This post is covered by
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013).
Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS check as appropriate.
Information provided by you or the DBS will be handled confidentially and in accordance with the
DBS Code of Practice.
We have policies covering the secure handling of DBS information and the recruitment of ex-offenders, which are available on request. - If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years, or 12 months or more in the last 10 years (while aged 18 or over), please refer to
GOV.UK guidance
on obtaining overseas police checks or Certificates of Good Character.
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Casual Car Documentation- The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.