Sefton Youth Justice Service is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Victim and Restorative Justice Officer. This is a part-time role (0.5 FTE / 18 hours per week), working collaboratively with the current post holder to share responsibilities for the full-time position.
We are looking for someone with experience in supporting victims of youth offending, ensuring they are informed, empowered, and actively involved in the outcomes related to the children who have committed offences. You will play a key role in making sure victims receive appropriate support and that their needs and wishes are acknowledged and addressed.
In this role, you will also:
* Support case managers in understanding the impact of offences on victims and how this informs their work with children.
* Promote and apply restorative practices, encouraging meaningful participation from both victims and children.
* Assist in the delivery of the Referral Order Panel process, working with community volunteers to ensure panels are conducted in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
You will be expected to promote Restorative Justice work with children and victims in various forms, experience of this is essential for this role.
Closing Date - 15th November 2025
Interview Date - 27th November 2025
Equal Opportunities
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please fully complete the online expression of interest.
Further information on this vacancy
* Guidance Notes - Completing an Application Form
* Job Desc / Person Spec