Do you believe in helping children to understand the impact of their actions, to take accountability and repair the harm caused?
Are you able to support children to develop ‘pro-social’ identities and to make positive contributions to their community?
Hillingdon Youth Justice service’s vision is “To be a fair, inclusive, child-first youth justice service that empowers every young person to thrive, supports victims of crime, and repairs harm within safer, stronger communities.”
A Restorative Justice officer works with both the children who have caused harm and those who have been harmed to repair and rebuild relationships in a respectful and empowering way.
The post holder will be able to work creatively with children to design and facilitate bespoke reparation projects that benefit the local community as well as being key to the delivery of Restorative Justice interventions. You will work with the children using restorative approaches to have reflective discussions about their actions, build empathy and accountability to build on their strengths and make positive choices.
The role will involve working with both the children within the service and those harmed by criminal activity to explore restorative outcomes and support the facilitation of these.
The post holder will also support victims of crime to have their needs met, to feel empowered and to have their rights upheld as per the Victims Code.
About you
- You will be passionate about empowering children, their families and those harmed by crime.
- You will be committed to embedding restorative practices within the Youth Justice service and wider partner organisations.
- You will have excellent communication skills with an ability to engage both children and those harmed by criminal activity with your empathetic and patient approach.
- You will be highly organised and able to balance competing demands.
- You will have the ability to work flexibly and independently.
- You will be prepared to work Tuesday to Saturdays and the occasional after hours meeting or visit.
- You will be able to build strong partnerships with community partners.
What we offer
We are a high-performing Youth Justice Service that considers the needs of our staff, children, families and the community having recently received the Autism Inclusion Award (2026) and sitting within an Ofsted Outstanding Children’s Social Care. We provide access to an extensive package of training with a keen focus on professional development.
Additional information
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We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:
- Basic/ Standard/ Enhanced DBS Check
- Qualifications Check
- Professional Registration Check
- 2/ 5 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
