Location
Brixton Hill, London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£44,937 per annum rising in annual increments to £47,925 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

About the Role
As a Restorative Practice Officer, you will work within a multi-agency team to deliver and coordinate Restorative Justice and victim liaison. Your role will focus on repairing harm caused by children and young people, supporting resolution for victims and children, and contributing to reduced offending, improved victim satisfaction, and greater community confidence. You will lead the development and management of Referral Orders and Panel Meetings within Lambeth, ensuring effective victim involvement in restorative interventions through proactive contact and needs-led support. Embedding equality, diversity, and inclusive best practice throughout all aspects of your work is essential.

About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, with bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.’
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team
Lambeth Youth Justice Service is a dynamic multi-disciplinary team committed to supporting children, young people, and their families. We work to address vulnerabilities, reduce risks, and tackle the factors that lead to offending behaviour. Our integrated approach helps children and young people fulfil their potential and make positive contributions to their communities.
We are collaborative, inclusive, and guided by our core values: Equity, Accountability, Ambition, and Kindness. These principles shape how we work with families, partners, and each other, ensuring fairness, responsibility, compassion, and a drive for excellence in everything we do. Our team values creativity, respect, and partnership both with families and across agencies to achieve meaningful outcomes.
We invest in our people. You will have access to professional development opportunities, specialist training, and the chance to work alongside experienced practitioners in a supportive environment that encourages innovation and career progression.

Experience
Experience working within multi-agency teams or in roles involving restorative justice, victim liaison, or youth justice is desirable. A commitment to supporting children, young people, and families is essential.

About you
You will be collaborative, inclusive, and guided by values of equity, accountability, ambition, and kindness. You should be able to embed equality, diversity, and inclusive best practices in your work. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are important to engage effectively with victims, children, families, and partner agencies. You should be motivated to contribute to reducing offending and improving community confidence.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience in youth justice, social work, restorative practice, or related fields are advantageous but not explicitly stated as mandatory. A willingness to engage in professional development and specialist training is expected.