Restorative Justice Worker - Grade 9 £40,755 - £42,324

As a Restorative Justice (RJ) Worker, you will apply restorative approaches to encourage children we work with to consider the impact of their actions and help repair the harm that has been caused through their behaviour. You will also contact and meet with the people harmed by youth crime, offer them support inclusive of restorative approaches and keep them updated about the child's progress. You will employ a variety of direct and indirect restorative approaches where appropriate and will play a key role in ensuring that the process is safe for all involved.

Ability to build good working relationships and engage young people, their families, victims of crime and Youth Offender Panel members.
Knowledge or practical experience of restorative approaches or mediation techniques.
Experience of managing a caseload preferable.
Knowledge or practical experience of working with victims of crime.
An understanding of the issues and challenges that children and young people face through adolescence.
Knowledge of the Youth Justice System.
Ability to undertake assessments and identify the needs of victims to be able to assess and formulate possible interventions.
Solid track record of direct work with vulnerable children and young people, other professionals and service users.
Experience of delivering interventions on a 1:1 basis.
Experience of facilitating the delivery of group programmes.

You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:
Highly competitive compensation package
29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more
A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
Management development programmes
Investment into your wellbeing
Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)
We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance
Full time 36 Hours
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Closing date 26 January 2025 @11:59pm
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check