Trauma-Informed Restorative Justice Worker

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council invites applications for a Restorative Justice Worker within the Youth Justice and Prevention Service. You will work with a multi-agency team to ensure victims are heard, understand their needs, and are supported to participate in restorative processes.

You will lead in developing restorative and victim-focused practice, undertake detailed assessments, and coordinate community reparation opportunities while maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates understanding of restorative justice principles and victim-centred practice.
• Ability to undertake detailed assessments, identify and manage risk.
• Experience of facilitating restorative interventions, mediation or conferencing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to victims of youth crime.
• Undertake assessments and risk management.
• Facilitate restorative interventions and mediation.
• Coordinate community reparation opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with partner agencies.

Skills

Restorative justice principles

Victim support

Assessment

Mediation

Communication

Trauma-informed approach

Education

Restorative justice accreditation (desirable)

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council invites applications for a Restorative Justice Worker within the Youth Justice and Prevention Service. You will work with a multi-agency team to ensure victims are heard, understand their needs, and are supported to participate in restorative processes.

You will lead in developing restorative and victim-focused practice, undertake detailed assessments, and coordinate community reparation opportunities while maintaining accurate records.