Restorative Justice and Victim Worker

Job Description

6 month contract with a local authority

Umbrella Pay Rate: £29.49 per hour umbrella

Summary

• This is a 6-month contract with a local authority, offering an umbrella pay rate of £29.49 per hour. The role involves leading the development and delivery of restorative justice and victim support services within the Youth Offending Service. The focus is on ensuring victims of youth crime are informed, consulted, and supported, while actively involving them in restorative processes when suitable. The position requires advocating for the victim's perspective, promoting restorative practices, and collaborating with young people, families, and partner agencies to enhance outcomes, reduce reoffending, and contribute to safer communities.
  

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for victims of youth crime, keeping them informed and supported throughout the justice process.
  
• Advocate for a victim-centered approach within the Youth Offending Service and among partner agencies.
  
• Ensure adherence to the Victim Code of Practice and provide unbiased information to assist victims in making informed decisions.
  
• Conduct assessments of victims' needs and prepare written reports on victim impact and outcomes.
  
• Facilitate restorative interventions such as mediation, restorative conferences, and other related activities.
  
• Engage young people in restorative processes, helping them understand the impact of their actions on victims and communities.
  

Essential Experience

• Experience working directly with young people in youth justice, social care, education, community safety, or similar fields.
  
• Experience in supporting crime victims and delivering victim-focused interventions.
  
• Experience in applying restorative justice or restorative practice methods.
  
• Experience working with young people and families with complex needs, including those at risk of offending.
  

Essential Qualifications

• A professional qualification relevant to youth justice, social care, education, youth work, community work, criminal justice, or a related field, such as:
  • CQSW
    
  • DipSW
    
  • PGCE
    
  • Diploma in Youth & Community Studies
    
  • Professional Certificate in Youth Justice
    
  • Foundation Degree in Youth Justice
    
  • Or an equivalent professional qualification
    

Additional Information

• Working hours are 21 hours per week.
  
• An enhanced DBS check is required.
  
• Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
  

The application deadline is approaching, so please apply as soon as possible.

Requirements
To lead on the delivery and development of restorative justice and victim support services within the Youth Offending Service, ensuring victims of youth crime are informed, consulted, supported, and actively involved in restorative processes where appropriate.