Youth Justice Case Manager – Youth Justice Service – #OR103146

Job Description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting a Social Care Qualified Youth Justice Case Manager to join its Youth Justice Service in Bootle, Merseyside. This is a temporary role paying £20.88–£27.35 per hour, starting 1 June 2026.

Working as part of a multi-agency partnership, you will focus on preventing children from entering the criminal justice system and, where they do, supporting them to make positive changes and build a more promising future. You will manage a caseload of children and young people, conducting assessments and devising intervention plans to prevent offending, reduce risk of serious harm, and promote welfare and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities include safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, managing risk and vulnerability, ensuring sentences are served appropriately, and protecting the reputation of the service and Council. The role may involve supervising student placements and requires confident collaborative working with partner agencies to achieve successful outcomes for hard-to-reach children and families.

Candidates must hold a recognised professional qualification in Social Work, Probation Studies, Youth and Community (DipHE), or a relevant youth/criminal justice degree, alongside significant post-qualification experience in assessing and analysing children’s needs, devising intervention packages, and applying youth justice legislation and safeguarding frameworks.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with the team today.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step? Click ‘Apply’ now to express your interest in this role, or explore other exciting opportunities with Semester.co.uk.