Youth Offending Officer

Adult Social Care; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Youth Offending Officers to join a local authority in Manchester. The role involves supporting young people aged 10 to 18 involved in the criminal justice system, carrying out risk assessments, and providing interventions to promote positive outcomes. Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS. This position offers a contract of at least 3 months, with working hours of 37.5 per week. Contact Tom Goren for more information or to apply.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out risk assessments and manage risk of reoffending.
• Prepare reports for the courts before sentencing.
• Provide support to young offenders to prevent reoffending.
• Make referrals to other agencies like housing or drug and alcohol misuse services.
• Supervise young offenders on court orders, community sentences, and after release from secure institutions.
• Help young offenders into education, work or training.
• Encourage young people to take part in constructive activities.

Job description

Belmont Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Youth Offending Officers to join a local authority in Manchester on a contract basis.

Working to support young people, typically from the age of 10 to 18 who are involved in the criminal justice system or at risk of offending. They provide support, supervision, and interventions aimed at preventing reoffending and promoting positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• carry out risk assessments and manage risk of reoffending
• prepare reports for the courts before sentencing
• provide support to young offenders to prevent reoffending
• make referrals to other agencies like housing, or drug and alcohol misuse services
• supervise young offenders on court orders, community sentences, and after release from secure institutions
• help young offenders into education, work or training
• encourage young people to take part in constructive activities

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required

Working hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Contract duration: Minimum of 3 months, with potential for extension.

For more information or to apply for this position, please don’t hesitate to contact Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment