Job Description

Salary:

42,839 - 47,181

Directorate:

Children and Young People

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Closing Date:

31 August 2025

All about the Role

Peterborough Youth Justice Team are excited to be recruiting for a Senior Youth Justice Officer to join the wider Targeted Youth Support Service on a 9 month fixed term contract. Rated 'Good' with 'Outstanding Features' in 2020 HMIP Inspection, the Team are looking for candidates with strong experience of engaging children and young people who have complex needs.

All about our Team

In addition to managing a caseload of children with more complex needs and who present a high concern in terms of potential harm to others, the role will require the post holder to manage some staff and complete some management tasks to develop and support the wider team.

All about You

The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate excellent knowledge of current legislation and procedures relating to Youth Justice and Children's Services. They will have a safeguarding awareness that extends to knowledge of risks outside the home (contextual safeguarding). They will be able to demonstrate knowledge of effective practice in working with this vulnerable group of young people and the ability to respond to the diversity needs of service users.



The post holder will have substantial experience of working with young people and their families completing comprehensive assessments and working in a multi-agency environment. They will have the ability to work flexibly and creatively. They will be qualified in a relevant field to degree level. This post is also eligible to access a nine-day working fortnight.

All about our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme...


Access to a range of benefits via Vivup, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata) Access to car lease scheme Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

All about our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.



We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk we will work with you to meet your needs.



Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job benefits

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Work / Life Balance

Home Working Allowance

Learning and Development

Professional Membership Support

Employee Wellbeing Programme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Long service recognition

Paid Volunteering Allowance

Generous Annual Leave

Option to Increase Holiday Allowance

Referral Programme

Family centric ethos

Attractive Pension Opportunities

Enhance Pension Options

Employee Discounts

Exclusive Discounts

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

Selected Paid Relocation Scheme

Discounted Parking in Peterborough