Youth Justice Officer, Manchester City Council

Youth Justice Officer, Manchester City Council
Pay rate £25.16 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Youth Justice Officer in to work in a team in Manchester City Council.
Youth Justice is an exciting and innovative service that consists of a team of friendly dedicated, caring and hard working professionals who work closely with courts, young people and their families. Youth Justice deliver excellent outcomes for young people who enter the Criminal Justice system to deliver effective planning for children and families to ensure positive outcomes for children in Manchester.
About the Candidate

• The role holder will need to be focused, dynamic and passionate in order to help young people.
• The role holder will be experienced in Transitions and the work of the Probation Service.
• The Youth Justice Officer will work with key partners to improve public protection, safeguard the needs of young people and assist in the reduction of youth offending within the desistance framework.
• Experience or understanding of working within the Criminal Justice system is essential.
• You will be a self-motivated, creative thinker, flexible and pragmatic person who is able to complete timely and accurate assessments and deliver high quality face-to-face interventions with young people and their parents / carers.
• You will supervise cases, make appropriate referrals and manage risk in line with national standards and develop high quality supervision plans based on assessments.
• You’ll need to be hands on and possess good communication and motivation skills to bring the best outcome for young people.
• NVQ Level 4 or relevant experience

 
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND

• At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
• Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
• Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy online registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
• Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
  Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.

 
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.