Youth Justice Probation Officer - Manchester

£25-£30 per hour | 6-month contract | Potential to extend

CRA Consulting are currently working with a local authority based in Manchester who are seeking an experienced Youth Justice Probation Officer to join their Children's Services team on an initial 6-month contract, with the opportunity for the assignment to be extended.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of young people and their families, with a key focus on preventing and reducing offending. You will be responsible for assessing risk, managing interventions and supervising young people subject to court orders and other sentences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of young people and families involved with the Youth Justice Service.
• Complete assessments of risk of harm, re-offending and offence-related needs.
• Prepare high-quality reports for court and other agencies.
• Supervise and manage pre-sentence interventions, sentences and court orders.
• Develop and deliver appropriate programmes and interventions.
• Support young people subject to custodial sentences and post-release supervision.
• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce and prevent youth offending.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records and information systems.
• Ensure safeguarding and national standards are consistently met.

Requirements:

• Qualified Probation Officer with Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP).
• Previous experience within probation and/or youth justice.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment, safeguarding and offending behaviour.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and work to deadlines.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

Why apply?

• £25-£30 per hour
• Initial 6-month contract
• Opportunity to extend
• Work within Manchester City Council's Youth Justice Service
• Meaningful role supporting young people and reducing re-offending

If you are a qualified Probation Officer with Youth Justice experience and are interested in discussing the role, apply below or contact Umar at CRA Consulting for a confidential conversation.