Youth Justice Officer - Youth Justice Team

Our client Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Youth Justice Officer to join their Youth Justice Team.To be considered for this opportunity you will have a relevant professional qualification or degree (e.g. in Social Work, Probation Studies, Youth Justice Effective Practice, Youth and Community Work etc).You will also have:Experience of direct work with children, young people, families and the communityExperience of carrying out assessments of need and risk of children and young peopleKnowledge of legislation, standards and requirements relating to youth justiceKey Responsibilities:Supervision of young people who have committed an offence or young people at risk of offending.Work in partnership with the Police, Probation, Health, Courts, Education and other agencies in respect of supporting young people within the service.Interviewing and assessing young people, their parents and carers using specified assessment tools.Compile risk, safety and wellbeing plans to manage and safeguard the child/ young person and others.Take responsibility for developing and planning a variety of individual and group programmes in order to prevent children and young people becoming involved in crime and to support those who have already offended.Ensure programmes match the diverse needs of children and young people.Assist in the provision of support and guidance for parents/carers.To manage cases in line with National and Local Standards.Prepare reports for Courts including ..... full job details .....