Location
Turnaround Centre, S End, Croydon

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
Grade 11 (£46,968 - £49,056 p.a.) plus fantastic benefits

About the Role
The post holder will work in a multi-agency team within the Youth Offending Service to prevent offending by children and young people. Key responsibilities include working restoratively and contributing to the development and implementation of Court Orders and Interventions in line with the powers of criminal courts (Sentencing Act 2000) as amended. The role involves delivering services to young people who are remanded on bail, in Local Authority accommodation, secure accommodation, or custody prior to sentencing by local Courts. The Senior Youth Justice Officer will prepare reports for the Court and Youth Offender Panels in accordance with National Standards for young offenders appearing before the Youth/Crown Court.

About Us
Croydon Council is committed to balancing its finances, listening to residents, and delivering sustainable services. Our priorities include making the council financially sustainable, respecting and partnering with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses, strengthening collaboration with partner organisations and the voluntary sector, embedding good governance, and developing a diverse workforce. Key business plan outcomes focus on creating opportunities for business and learning, supporting children and young people to thrive, ensuring a cleaner, safer, healthier borough, and enabling people to lead healthier, independent lives for longer.

Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We support flexible and hybrid working arrangements where possible. As part of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check if required by the role.

Experience
Proven ability to undertake well-informed, analytical, and personalised assessments of young people who offend (ASSET Plus/Triage assessment) in a nondiscriminatory manner. Experience in negotiating, developing, and implementing appropriate plans based on assessed desistance factors, risks, and needs of young people, victims, and local communities, with consideration of diversity issues. Ability to interpret advice and statute to devise policy and practice accordingly. Demonstrated ability to build good working relationships and engage young people and their families in professional and sustained relationships. Experience working independently and consulting on complex issues. Ability to plan and manage a caseload under pressure using a case management model.

About You
You are analytical, empathetic, and able to work collaboratively within a multi-agency team. You have strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with young people, families, and partner organisations. You are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. You are adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.

Qualifications
Relevant professional qualifications and experience in youth justice or related fields are desirable. A commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to National Standards for youth offending services is essential.