Youth justice practitioner

Role overview

A youth justice practitioner works with children and young people who have offended or are at risk of offending, helping them to address the factors behind their behaviour and build a more positive future. You will carry out assessments, create intervention plans, and work alongside families, schools, and other agencies in a youth offending team or related service. This level 5 apprenticeship leads to professional registration and roles in youth offending management or related social justice fields.