Youth Restorative Justice Specialist

Essex County Council; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employee benefits

Support for unpaid carers

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting a Restorative Justice Practitioner for the Youth Justice Service to deliver restorative interventions to victims and young people aged 10-17, including direct victim/offender conferences and safeguarding in line with national standards. You will work collaboratively with partners to promote the voice of victims and support families through referrals to external services.

The role requires GCSE level education, ongoing professional development, excellent

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with willingness to work towards Practitioner status.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in Restorative Justice or related fields.
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver restorative justice interventions to victims and young people aged 10-17.
• Organise and deliver direct victim/offender conferences in community or custodial settings.
• Conduct robust risk assessments and maintain accurate records meeting national standards.
• Provide support to victims and families and refer to external services as needed.
• Attend multi-agency meetings to represent victims’ voice.

Skills

Excellent communication

Advocacy for victims

Record keeping

Education

RQF Level 2 GCSE or equivalent

Registered Practitioner status or willing to work towards it

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting a Restorative Justice Practitioner for the Youth Justice Service to deliver restorative interventions to victims and young people aged 10-17, including direct victim/offender conferences and safeguarding in line with national standards. You will work collaboratively with partners to promote the voice of victims and support families through referrals to external services.

The role requires GCSE level education, ongoing professional development, excellent