Youth Justice Service Officer - Maternity Cover

Job Posted: 11 June 2025

• Contract Term: Fixed Term
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Part time
• Salary: Grade 8, £29,884.00 to £32,654.00 per annum + Standby allowance
• Industries: Health & Social Care Public Sector

37 hours per week

Fixed term contract until 19/05/2026 to provide maternity cover

The Isle of Wight’s Youth Justice Service looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join their busy team.

You will have worked with children, specifically those exhibiting risky or antisocial behaviours, and be able to demonstrate an awareness of issues relating to youth crime. 

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to ongoing practice development and improvement in frontline service delivery. This role will be expected to manage a varied caseload of children age 10-18 and contribute to overall team performance. 

Educated to GCSE level, including passes in English and Maths, you will be a self-starter, with a good sense of humour and an ability to work well within a multi-agency Team.

Planned interview date: 27th June 2025

Start date for role: 19th August 2025

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Ruth Hayles or Matthew Woodhouse on 01983 823011.

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island.

The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by;

unacceptable behaviour policy

employee code of conduct

our values, culture and inclusivity

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]  Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

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