ASPIRE Restorative Youth Work Practitioner

Posted 27 November 2025
Salary 33.97
LocationKingston upon Thames KT1 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Community & Social
ReferenceRQ1647496

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

This role focuses on providing one-on-one support to young individuals who have experienced peer violence or bullying, aiming to prevent their involvement in criminal activities. The position involves collaborating with youth services and Project X groups to enhance the confidence, social skills, and perspectives of these young people. You will oversee and conduct restorative work with both victims and offenders, adhering to the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime. The goal is to ensure that interactions with victims are personalized, high-quality, and effective in promoting positive outcomes and safety. Additionally, you will deliver various restorative justice interventions to both those harmed by youth crime and the young offenders, offering substantial support and advocacy to victims.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct one-on-one sessions with young victims of peer violence or bullying.
  • Collaborate with youth services and Project X groups to support young people's development.
  • Manage and facilitate restorative work between victims and offenders.
  • Ensure compliance with the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.
  • Deliver restorative justice interventions to affected individuals.
  • Provide high-quality support and advocacy to victims of youth crime.
  • Facilitate restorative justice processes, ensuring victims are informed, supported, and empowered.


Requirements


  • Experience in working with young people affected by violence or bullying.
  • Strong understanding of restorative justice principles and practices.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with youth services and community groups.
  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills.
  • Commitment to delivering personalized and responsive support to victims.
  • Knowledge of the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.