Restorative Justice Support Workers - Semi-Independent Home – North London

St Christopher's Fellowship; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St Christopher's Fellowship is looking for Restorative Justice Support Workers to join their team in North London. You will safeguard at-risk young people, work with local authorities, and maintain a trauma-informed environment. This role offers opportunities for career development in a supportive charity with a strong focus on helping youth succeed.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based progression

25-27 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Comprehensive training including qualifications

Pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience with at-risk young people.
• Understanding of restorative justice issues.
• Ability to manage challenging behavior.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding young people through collaboration with external agencies.
• Working to reduce offending behavior and support court order completion.
• Maintaining a trauma-informed environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Qualification in Social Work, Probation, Youth Justice, etc.

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Restorative Justice Support Workers - Semi-Independent Home – North London, Barnet

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Client:

St Christopher's Fellowship

Location:

Barnet, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

033d35179605

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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About the Role

St Christopher’s is the supported housing provider for the London Accommodation Pathfinder – a service aimed at improving accommodation and outcomes for young people aged 16-17 in contact with the youth justice system at risk of custody (remand or sentence). You will work closely with local authorities across London and the Pathfinder project team to deliver programs that promote positive outcomes, including education, training, employment, and life skills within a trauma-informed environment.

About Us

We aim for every child and young person to be safe, loved, happy, and to reach their potential. St Christopher's is a leading charity providing fostering, children’s homes, and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We are committed to our young people, offering positive life experiences and supporting those unable to stay in their parental or foster homes.

We are an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds, including different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faiths, sexes, orientations, childcare responsibilities, and gender identities.

St Christopher’s Academy

We offer career development opportunities, supporting your growth within the organization. Our internal promotion rate is 84%, and we support your professional ambitions through tailored development plans and training programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safeguarding young people through collaboration with external agencies and compliance with safeguarding procedures.
• Working with local authorities to reduce offending behavior and support court order completion.
• Maintaining a trauma-informed environment at all times.

Applicants should have:

• A relevant qualification in Social Work, Probation, Youth Justice, Children’s Residential Care, Youth Work, etc.
• At least 1 year of experience working with at-risk young people.
• An understanding of issues facing young people and restorative justice.
• The ability to manage challenging behavior effectively.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• Knowledge of barriers faced by non-white young people within the criminal justice system.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary with progression based on performance.
• Career development through St Christopher’s Academy.
• A friendly, open, and honest work culture.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, rising to 27 days after 3 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Comprehensive training, including qualifications and workshops on various topics.
• Additional benefits like pension scheme, maternity and sick leave, employee assistance, season ticket loan, discounts, and more.