To become a youth justice worker in the UK, you can pursue a youth justice practitioner higher apprenticeship. This requires having paid or voluntary experience working with young people and sometimes adults in challenging situations. This experience can be gained in various settings such as hostels, special schools, family support teams, residential childcare, or youth services.

A youth justice worker specialist in the UK works with young people between the ages of 10 and 17 who are at risk of getting involved with the criminal justice system. Their main goal is to prevent this from happening by providing support to the young person and their family. They take a holistic approach, addressing all aspects of the young person's life, in order to help them achieve positive outcomes.

With a youth justice degree, you can pursue various careers such as a Youth Justice Service Case Prevention Officer, Motor Mechanics Instructor, Restorative Justice Officer, Key Worker (Young People 16+) - SLEEPING NIGHT SHIFTS, Community Organiser - Youth, Victims and Restorative Justice Worker, and Youth Justice Liaison & Diversion Worker.

To be a youth justice officer in the UK, there are no specific qualifications required. However, many officers in this field have a degree in subjects such as youth work, youth justice, social work, or criminology. Additionally, having experience in related fields like social work, youth work, probation, or the police service can be beneficial.