Youth Justice Officer

We’re on a journey to shape the future of youth justice in our three counties and we want you to be part of it. We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.

West Mercia Youth Offending Service operates across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Worcestershire, covering a youth population of approximately 112,800 (10 to 17 year olds).

The service is hosted by the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner on behalf of the four local authorities and is currently the only youth justice service in such a hosting arrangement nationally. Services are delivered from multi-disciplinary teams aligned to the four local authority areas.

The main purpose of the Youth Justice Officer is to support the high quality delivery of direct work with children, young people, their families and the victims of youth crime with the principal aim of preventing offending. This includes holding a limited low-risk caseload.

The Youth Justice Officer is a hybrid role

• Full time position (1 half day Saturday every 10 weeks as per shift pattern)
• Permanent
• Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 29th April 2024.

Why work for us?

• Annual leave, starting at 26 days and increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service (dependant on grade) + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and PAM assist.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Gym membership discounts.
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