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Youth Justice Practitioner
Job Posted: 17 days ago
Salary: £ 23 - 25 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sefton, Merseyside
Expire in: 11 days
Job Description
Job Title: Youth Justice Practitioner
Location: Merseyside (Local Authority)
Contract: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3–6 months)
Rate: £23-£25 per hour (dependent on experience)
We're currently supporting a local authority in Merseyside in their search for an experienced Youth Justice Practitioner to join their Youth Offending Service. This is a frontline role focused on supporting young people involved in the justice system, with the aim of reducing reoffending and improving long-term outcomes.
You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working across statutory and early intervention services, using evidence-based approaches to engage young people, assess risk and vulnerability, and deliver meaningful change.
Key responsibilities:
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Hold a caseload of young people subject to court orders and out-of-court disposals
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Complete AssetPlus assessments and develop personalised intervention plans
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Work collaboratively with families, schools, police, social care, and other agencies
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Contribute to reports for court and multi-agency panels
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Support young people to access education, training, and positive activities
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Maintain accurate records and adhere to safeguarding and public protection protocols
About you:
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Experience working in youth justice, youth offending, or a related setting
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Confident using the AssetPlus framework (or similar assessment tools)
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Skilled in engaging young people with complex needs
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Comfortable working within multi-agency safeguarding structures
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Enhanced DBS (preferably on the update service)
If you're looking for a role where you can make a direct impact on young lives — and contribute to a supportive, experienced team — we'd like to hear from you.
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