Youth Justice Officer
| Posting date: | 06 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £170.2 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, East Anglia, PE2 8TY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP224690CT1757-1683589-06022026 |
Summary
Youth Justice Officer needed in Peterborough Paying £170.20 per day ref 1683589
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of young people subject to Out‑of‑Court Disposals, community orders, pre‑sentence reports, or bail/remand support.
- Complete high‑quality assessments, intervention plans, and risk/safeguarding assessments.
- Deliver evidence‑based interventions aimed at reducing reoffending and improving life chances.
- Work closely with families, schools, social care, police, courts, and partner agencies.
- Prepare and present reports to courts and professional meetings.
- Promote engagement, attendance, and positive behaviour among young people.
- Ensure all work complies with statutory guidance, national standards, and local policies.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.