Youth Justice Prevention Worker - 18.50 Hours

Torbay Council • Torquay, England • Posted June 23, 2026

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? 

Torbay Council is seeking a committed and skilled Youth Justice Prevention Worker to join our Youth Justice Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people aged 10+ who are at risk of entering the criminal justice system, helping them achieve positive change.

As a Youth Justice Prevention Worker, you will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed interventions to young people and their families. You will work with those at risk of offending, social exclusion, and criminal exploitation, providing both one-to-one and group-based support. Your work will focus on prevention, early intervention, and take a Child First approach to planning your work. 

You will manage a caseload, undertak...