Youth Justice Officer

West Mercia Youth Justice Service operates across Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Worcestershire, serving an approximate youth population of 112,800 (10 to 17 year olds). The service is hosted by the Office of the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner on behalf of the four local authorities and is currently the only youth justice service in such a hosting arrangement nationally. Services are delivered from multi disciplinary teams aligned to the four local authority areas.

The main purpose of the role is to manage a caseload and co ordinate high quality delivery of direct work with children, young people, their families and the victims of youth crime, with the principal aim of preventing offending.

The Youth Justice Officer role is a field based role.

Closing date: 12 noon on Thursday 11th June 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people involved in the youth justice system.
• Co ordinate high quality direct work with children, young people, families and victims of youth crime.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years' service) plus bank holidays.
• Health and well being support through an Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and staff networks.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Discounts on electric vehicles and cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from national retailers.

Equalities and diversity

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone. We are happy to discuss flexible working where suitable.

Note: Photo ID will be required at interview.