Youth Justice Service Parent Support Officer

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC623817

Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum

Work Location: Dame Mary Fagan House, Basingstoke

Hours per week: 37 (Part-time hours may be considered)

Contract Type: Temporary (12 months)

Closing Date: 17 May 2026

Interview Date: 28 May 2026

The Role:

Please note that this role sits with Hampshire Youth Justice Service

The Youth Justice Service is a multi-disciplinary team which works with children and young people aged 10-18 years old who have offended and are made subject to a range of community and custodial disposals and their parents/carers.

Within the team there are a wide range of professionals including specialist practitioners in mental health, Police, Probation, Social Care, Restorative Justice and Education, Training and Employment. This combined multi- disciplinary team allows Hampshire Youth Justice Service to function at the highest level.

What you’ll do:

• Provide support to parents and carers on a voluntary and statutory basis, completing a range of preventative and targeted intervention.
• Undertake assessments of parenting to identify, deliver, review and evaluate statutory and non-statutory interventions, including one to one and group work delivery.
• Provide effective signposting to other services providing parenting or family support and ensure effective exit strategies are identified and delivered.

What we’re looking for:

You'll be organised, flexible and confident working with children, young people and families, including those facing complex or challenging situations. You’ll have strong communication, relationship‑building and IT skills, with the ability to assess needs, manage risk and produce clear, accurate records and reports. A good understanding of child development, safeguarding and effective interventions is essential, along with experience of working collaboratively across agencies.

Experience with parenting programmes, youth justice, social disadvantage or SEND is an advantage, as is a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Why join us?

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package.

Additional Information:

Youth Justice Service Parent Support Officer Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Becki Manniez, Specialist Services Team Manager on 07701 020674