Youth Offending Officer
Work with young people in the justice system to reduce reoffending and support change.
This UK youth offending officer career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £28,000 - £35,000
- Mid-career salary
- £35,000 - £45,000
- Senior salary
- £50,000 - £65,000
- Work environment
- Office, community or institutional setting
- Time to entry
- 1 - 3 years
- Degree required
- Often required
- Category
- Public Sector and Emergency Services
What a Youth Offending Officer does
Work with young people in the justice system to reduce reoffending and support change.
How to become a Youth Offending Officer
- Look up Youth Offending Officer roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Youth Offending Officer - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Safeguarding
- Risk assessment
- Empathy
- Multi-agency working
- Resilience