Restorative Justice Practitioner LBHF623838
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
Job Details:
Salary range: £44,937 - £47,925 pro rata, per annum (actual salary £22,468 - £23,962 per annum)
Work location: 145 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9XY
Hours per week: 18
Contract type: Temporary up to 12 months
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date: 24 April 2026
Contact details for an informal discussion: Rita Asare, YJS Deputy Service Manager via email on Rita.asare@lbhf.gov.uk
About the role
Our ambition is to build on current restorative justice work and embed wider restorative approaches across services working with children and young people and in community settings.
To support the delivery of a high-quality restorative justice service which aims to repair the harm caused by young people, bringing resolution to victims and children/young people who have been involved in the criminal justice system and to contribute to reducing offending and increased victim satisfaction and community confidence.
The post holder will:
- Champion, promote and support the delivery of restorative justice practice by practitioners delivering youth justice work.
- Champion, promote and support the training and embedding of restorative practices in community settings, schools, children’s homes, youth work settings.
- Increase and develop the use of restorative approaches with young people who are engaged with anti-social behaviour and lower-level youth crime – with a particular focus on supporting trained practitioners in the delivery of restorative approaches.
- Increase and develop support for young victims (who are also at risk of becoming involved in criminal activities).
Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.
Our People Values:
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.
We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.
We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.
We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.
We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.
Our commitment to you:
At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.
Asking for Adjustments
We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
