Youth Justice Social Worker Pay Rate: £35 per hour Local Authority: Stockport Council Contract: Agency Contact: Emily Cooper on or email 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: Undertaking assessments and managing complex cases Planning and delivering targeted interventions to reduce offending Preparing high-quality reports and sentencing proposals for Court Representing the service in Court as required Working closely with victims, families, and carers to provide holistic support 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: Experience working within youth justice or a similar statutory setting Strong understanding of child development, trauma-informed practice, and systemic approaches Ability to form constructive relationships with children, families, and professionals Confidence in navigating complex legal and safeguarding frameworks Commitment to promoting inclusion, reducing stigma, and addressing disproportionality within the justice system You will embrace Stockport’s commitment to ‘child-first’ principles by: Prioritising children’s rights, needs, and potential Encouraging active participation and collaboration with children and families Promoting social inclusion and positive identity development Applying a future-focused, strengths-based approach to intervention How to Apply For more information or to apply, please contact Emily Cooper on or email