Youth Justice Officer

Job title: Youth Justice Officer

Salary: C3 - PO3 £32,061 - £45,091 scale range pts 19-34, (pro rata part time)

Hours: 37

Contract: Temporary until 31st March 2029

Location: Youth Justice Service

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Youth Justice Officer to join our team and help improve outcomes for children. This challenging yet rewarding role is within a service committed to Leeds’ ambition to be a Child Friendly and Restorative City. You will work directly with children and their families to reduce offending, underpinned by trauma‑informed, child‑first, and restorative approaches, supporting children to achieve positive change while keeping children, victims and communities safe.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cases involving statutory court orders and pre‑court disposals.
• Undertake assessments and develop intervention plans tailored to in...