Youth Justice Case Manager Trafford

�? Job Opportunity: Youth Justice Case Manager

?? Location: Trafford?? Contract: Fixed-term (6 to 9 months)?? Hours: Full-time?? Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Youth Justice Case Manager to join our Trafford Youth Justice Team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, multi-agency team committed to preventing offending and reoffending by children and young people.

As a Case Manager, you will:

• Work with young people with complex needs or higher risk of offending.
• Deliver tailored interventions in line with assessed risks and needs.
• Operate across court, community, custodial, and victim engagement settings.
• Support the delivery of the Youth Justice Performance Plan and comply with Youth Justice National Standards.
• Collaborate with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

You must hold one of the following:

• DipSW / Diploma in Youth and Community Work / PGCE / Diploma in Probation Studies, or
• NVQ Level 4 in Community Justice or Youth Justice Studies

And:

• Demonstrate evidence of continuous personal and professional development

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience working with children and young people in:
  • Social care
  • Youth work
  • Youth justice/criminal justice
  • Education
  • Children’s Services (e.g. safeguarding)
• Experience of multi-agency planning and joint interventions
• Knowledge of:
  • Youth justice, child welfare, and criminal legislation
  • Youth Justice Board guidance
  • Risk management and safeguarding
  • Child protection procedures
  • Youth development and offending risk factors

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to motivate and engage young people in structured programmes
• Strong planning and organisational skills; able to manage caseloads effectively
• Ability to build constructive relationships with families and victims
• Skilled in presenting concise, relevant information to varied audiences

You are:

• Passionate about supporting young people and reducing offending
• Resilient, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willing to travel within and outside Trafford
• Flexible to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends on a rota basis

?? Closing Date: 30/05/2025?? To Apply: Please apply via the job advert