Youth Justice Case Manager

Description:

Youth Justice Case Officer - Rochdale

OL16 1XL - hybrid working based on service needs

Rate negotiable – (starting at £21.00 per hour)

Contract  

We are seeking to engage experienced Youth Justice Case Managers through agency provision to support delivery within our Youth Justice Service.

You will work directly with children, young people, and their families, delivering high-quality interventions across the full Youth Justice pathway, including:

* Prevention and Early Intervention

* Diversion from the Criminal Justice System

* Court Orders and Statutory Supervision

* Custody and Resettlement Planning

Your Key Responsibilities will include:

* Asset plus and prevention/ diversion assessments

* Develop and deliver tailored intervention plans to reduce offending and safeguard young people and victims.

* Manage children with complex needs caseloads in line with legislation and Youth Justice standards

* Prepare high-quality reports for court, panels, and multi-agency forums

* Work collaboratively with partner agencies (e.g. social care, education, police, health)

* Engage effectively with families to support positive outcomes

* Contribute to safeguarding planning and risk management processes Essential Requirements

* Proven experience working within a Youth Justice Service or similar setting

* Strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed practice, and safeguarding

* Experience managing cases across prevention, diversion, and statutory court/custody interventions

* Ability to complete assessments such as AssetPlus (or equivalent frameworks) * Excellent report writing and communication skills

* Enhanced DBS clearance

Our agency workers are seen as an important resource for us and as such are given the same level of support and opportunities as our permanent staff.

To find out more information please contact Abbie at

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency