Youth Justice Social Worker
Pay Rate: £35 per hour
Local Authority: Stockport Council
Contract: Agency
Contact: Emily Cooper on 07902 371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stockport’s Youth Justice & Complex Safeguarding Service for an experienced and dedicated Youth Justice Social Worker. This is a dynamic, multi-agency service focused on preventing offending and reoffending among children and young people, with a strong commitment to a ‘child-first’ approach.
The Role
As a Youth Justice Social Worker, you will manage a diverse caseload while taking specialist responsibility for children who are remanded in custody and subject to Looked After Children procedures. The role includes:
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Undertaking assessments and managing complex cases
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Planning and delivering targeted interventions to reduce offending
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Preparing high-quality reports and sentencing proposals for Court
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Representing the service in Court as required
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Working closely with victims, families, and carers to provide holistic support
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Collaborating within a multi-agency setting, including police, probation, and health colleagues
Your work will contribute directly to the safety of victims and communities, promoting desistance through strength-based and evidence-informed practice.
About You
You will be a qualified Social Worker with:
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Experience working within youth justice or a similar statutory setting
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Strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed practice, and systemic approaches
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Ability to form constructive relationships with children, families, and professionals
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Confidence in navigating complex legal and safeguarding frameworks
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Commitment to promoting inclusion, reducing stigma, and addressing disproportionality within the justice system
You will embrace Stockport’s commitment to ‘child-first’ principles by:
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Prioritising children’s rights, needs, and potential
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Encouraging active participation and collaboration with children and families
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Promoting social inclusion and positive identity development
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Applying a future-focused, strengths-based approach to intervention
How to Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact Emily Cooper on 07902 371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.