Restorative Youth Justice Officer

Leicestershire County Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council’s Youth & Justice Service is seeking a dedicated practitioner to manage a caseload of child victims and work directly with children and young people. You will assess needs, develop support plans and deliver interventions that are tailored to individual circumstances within a restorative, youth-work framework.

You will also help children and young people subject to Court Orders complete meaningful Reparation activities in communities, ensuring voices are heard and

Qualifications

• Holds an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) and has significant experience working directly with children, young people, families, victims or vulnerable groups.
• Shows knowledge of challenges faced by children and families with complex needs, including those in youth justice.
• Experience supporting children/young people at risk of harm using child-centred, strengths-based approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of child victims of youth crime, carrying out assessments and developing support plans.
• Deliver interventions reflecting individual needs and circumstances.
• Support children and young people under Court Orders to complete meaningful Reparation activities.
• Apply restorative approaches to promote accountability, repair harm and strengthen relationships.
• Collaborate with families, victims, communities and partner agencies while safeguarding and wellbeing remain central.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Restorative practice

Assessment

Case management

Communication

Collaboration

Trauma-informed approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

Leicestershire County Council’s Youth & Justice Service is seeking a dedicated practitioner to manage a caseload of child victims and work directly with children and young people. You will assess needs, develop support plans and deliver interventions that are tailored to individual circumstances within a restorative, youth-work framework.

You will also help children and young people subject to Court Orders complete meaningful Reparation activities in communities, ensuring voices are heard and