20865 - Integrated Offender Management - Young Adult Support Worker - Greater Manchester
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,064 - £33,549 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Manchester, M4 4AH |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The Young Adult Support Worker (YASW) is a specialist role operating within Greater Manchester's Integrated Offender Management (IOM) framework. Working within a devolved criminal justice and public service environment, the role contributes to a whole-system approach to reducing offending and improving outcomes for young adults. IOM forms a key part of the wider Greater Manchester partnership model, bringing together criminal justice agencies, local authorities, health services, housing providers and voluntary sector organisations to address the complex needs of individuals involved in serious acquisitive crime.
The primary focus of the role is supporting young adults aged 18 to 25 years (although not exclusively) who are identified through the IOM scheme. The post holder will work collaboratively with probation practitioners, Greater Manchester Police and a wide range of partner agencies across all ten Greater Manchester boroughs. Regular travel throughout Greater Manchester is therefore an essential requirement of the role.
The YASW does not hold direct case management responsibility. Instead, the role focuses on developing effective working relationships with individuals subject to IOM arrangements, helping them engage with services and opportunities that support positive change. Through providing tailored interventions and practical support, the YASW will work to reduce reoffending, increase compliance and promote long-term rehabilitation.
A key aspect of the role is the ability to build trust, credibility and rapport with a complex and often high-risk cohort of young adults. Success will depend on the post holder's ability to engage individuals who may be resistant to support, whilst working collaboratively with professionals across the Greater Manchester system to remove barriers and coordinate effective interventions.
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