Restorative Youth Development Practitioner

Kent County Council; East Malling; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council’s Youth Justice Service seeks a Restorative Community Development Practitioner to develop, facilitate and sustain restorative activities for children in the youth justice system in West Kent.

The post requires working with partners to create engaging resources and to reflect the impact on victims, while supporting desistance through constructive opportunities. Interviews are scheduled in Maidstone during the week commencing 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with adolescents who have experienced trauma.
• Ability to work with individuals displaying challenging behaviours.
• Open to applicants with and without formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Create, facilitate and offer restorative resources and activities for children in the youth justice system.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners and community groups to ensure sustainable, accessible activities.
• Align activities with victims' wishes and reflect on impact and outcomes.

Skills

Engaging with adolescents

Trauma-informed approach

Multi-agency collaboration

Job description

Kent County Council’s Youth Justice Service seeks a Restorative Community Development Practitioner to develop, facilitate and sustain restorative activities for children in the youth justice system in West Kent.

The post requires working with partners to create engaging resources and to reflect the impact on victims, while supporting desistance through constructive opportunities. Interviews are scheduled in Maidstone during the week commencing 2 November 2026.