You can get into this job through:
You could do a foundation degree, degree or postgraduate award in:
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You could do a youth justice practitioner higher apprenticeship.
You'll need paid or voluntary experience of working with young people and sometimes adults in challenging situations. This could include in hostels, special schools, family support teams, residential childcare or youth services.
Entry requirements:
You can start by volunteering to work with young people. For example, mentoring will give you an understanding of the issues they face.
You can also support young people in the criminal justice system by volunteering as an appropriate adult . Opportunities and training are organised locally.
You can get more information on volunteering opportunities in your area from Do-it and at NCVO .
You may be able to apply directly for jobs if you have relevant experience and a qualification in:
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Youth offending team officers work to prevent children and young people under 18 from offending and reoffending.
In your day-to-day duties you might:
Location : You could work in a court, at a client's home, in a prison, in the community, at a police station or in an office.
Environment : Your working environment may be emotionally demanding.