Youth Justice Case Manager - Youth Justice Service -

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

Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, manage risk and vulnerability, ensure sentences are served appropriately, protect the reputation of the service and Council, supervise student placements, and collaborate effectively with partner agencies to achieve successful outcomes for hard to reach children and families.

Qualifications

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.

Benefits

• 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