Senior Court Officer Job at Birmingham Children's Trust (Birmingham)

Senior Court Officer

Birmingham Children's Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

45091.00 - 51356.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right individuals to join Birmingham Youth Justice Service as our Senior Court Officer. Birmingham Youth Justice Service is in the middle of an exciting and extensive modernisation programme with a clear goal to become the sector leading youth justice service. We are creating a progressive, creative, energetic and inspiring service that is best equipped to understand and reduce offending behaviour amongst children and we are looking for the right people to help us to achieve this.

Job Responsibility:

To work as part of the Youth Justice Service (YJS) Court Team servicing Birmingham Youth, Magistrates and Crown Court to fulfil the statutory requirements placed on the Youth Justice Service by the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 and any proceeding legislation
Working in partnership with the Criminal Justice Agencies and the Judiciary
Influencing remand and sentencing decisions, particularly in reducing the use of remands to youth detention
Undertaking assessments including safeguarding and vulnerability to determine the appropriateness of placements in respect of children and young people entering the secure estate and delivering these services in line with the expectations of the Youth Justice Board
To ensure that the appropriate action is taken by the Court Team after each Court session to meet the requirements of the bench upon the Youth Justice Service or its statutory partners
This will involve the maintenance of clear, concise written records, and updating the Youth Justice Service electronic database and Youth Justice Service E-records
Liaison with other agencies involved in the court process, including the presentation and dissemination of Youth Justice Service information, formal reports, and interventions to Judges and Magistrates
Production of placement information and post custody reports within the asset plus framework as required by the Youth Justice Board
Assisting with monitoring and reviewing the team’s workload to enhance overall performance aligned with key performance measures
You will be required to work on Bank Holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis

Requirements:

Experience of work within the Criminal Justice setting with children and young people
Ability to produce good quality Bail Packages
Excellent communication, advocacy, and assessment skills supported by a good understanding of the YJS Court Officer role
Knowledge and understanding of the bail and remand process as it relates to children
Ability to co-ordinate the assessments of children regarding public protection, prevention of offending, risk and safeguarding
Ability to manage a team as you will be deputising in the absence of the Court Team Manager
Able to support the team with operational issues and escalating to senior management where needed
Extensive knowledge and application of Statutory Orders and Youth Justice diversion work
Must have experience of working in a multi-agency setting with children and young people involved in the Criminal Justice System
Must have knowledge of criminal legislation including bail and remand as it affects youths
Must have the ability to work on your own initiative
Must have experience of preparing formal reports, carrying out safeguarding assessments, evaluating risk, and dealing with contextual safeguarding issues
Must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK

What we offer:

A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service
Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley)
We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use
Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more
Flexible and hybrid working policy
Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme
Excellent career progression opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Expiration:
April 19, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Senior Court Officer

Birmingham Children's Trust

Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Expiration:
April 19, 2026

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