I am currently representing Lambeth Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience
We are looking for a Restorative Practice Officer role will be: SW2 1RW – Hybrid 3 days Office based, 2 days remote working.
The right candidate will:
* To deliver, facilitate, and assist in the overall development of restorative justice interventions within the service including face to face and shuttle processes, restorative conferences, victim awareness, group work, Referral Order Panels and other duties as required by the service.
* Completing restorative justice assessments with all relevant young people and victims to determine whether restorative justice is a suitable intervention; to record and share these assessments with authors of Pre-Sentence and Referral Order Reports and with practitioners for Out of Court Disposal Panels and Initial Review Meetings in line with deadlines set by Court and National Standards.
* Identify and screen serious and complex cases as defined by Restorative Justice Council Best Practice Guidance and National Occupational Standards and Liaise with National Probation appointed authority for threshold violent and sexual offences.
* Work with volunteers, victims, children, young people and parties supporting victims to introduce, prepare and facilitate direct and indirect restorative justice processes in line Restorative Justice Council Best Practice Guidance and National Occupational Standards. Undertake risk assessments and all reasonable steps to ensure awareness of potential health and safety risks to colleagues, children, young people, their families, victims and Referral Order Panel members, and members of the public are assessed and take prompt and appropriate action.
* To undertake visits to victims who wish to participate in a restorative justice intervention, to support assessments, emotional, practical, and advocacy support to victims if requested and/or to refer to relevant agencies where appropriate.
To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)
If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.
IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.
Look forward to speaking with you soon
Salary description
£26.00 - £26.00 per hour