Referral Order Reparation and Volunteer Coordinator

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About Barnet Council

Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do.

About the role

Join our Youth Justice Service and help create positive change for young people, victims and communities. You will lead the coordination of Referral Orders and restorative justice processes, ensuring young people are supported to take responsibility for their actions and make meaningful amends. The role also involves recruiting, training and supporting volunteers, organising Youth Offender Panels, and developing community-based reparation opportunities. Working closely with partners, victims and volunteers, you will play a key role in promoting rehabilitation, reducing reoffending and strengthening community involvement.

About you:

A recognised professional qualification relating to youth work, youth justice, social work, probation, police or health.

Demonstrate experience of working with children and families in a youth justice service setting.

A standard of literacy, numeracy and communication skills, at least equivalent to 2 A-levels A - C grades.

Knowledge of the legislation, guidance, government policy and research governing the work of the Youth Justice Service and in particular that which relates to the administration of the Referral Order process.

What we offer

• 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
• A comprehensive Flexible Working Policy which supports work-life balance by empowering staff and management to make decisions around when, where, and how work is done
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

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