Restorative Practitioner

Job Overview

Salary:
Band7, £28,142–31,022 (SCP
11–17).

Contract:

37hours, permanent. Flexible working, including evenings and weekends.

Location:

Bradford City Centre.

The Bradford Youth Justice Service (YJS) is a dynamic, positive organisation that has won several awards for the innovative work undertaken with children. The role offers an attractive working environment with comprehensive professional support and guidance to prevent and reduce youth crime, safeguard children, young adults, and protect the public.

• Develop and deliver work with victims of crime and anti‑social behaviour committed by children working with the Bradford YJS.
• Ensure the impact on the victims and their views are included in assessments, relevant meetings and decision panels.
• Help reduce reoffending by children and young people by providing positive opportunities to understand the impact of their behaviour on others.
• Offer and facilitate Restorative Justice opportunities for children and victims.
• Work within the statutory provisions of the Criminal Justice framework, undertaking a key role within the service.

Our approach is rooted in restorative and relational practice, fostering trust, mutual respect, and meaningful relationships with children, families, and professionals.

• Level3 qualification, ideally in a relevant subject such as psychology, criminology, criminal justice or social studies.
• GCSE in maths and English (grade C or 4 and above) or equivalent.
• Experience and expertise in working with people in a supportive role.
• Experience of creating and maintaining good working relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience of directly working with children (aged 10 to 18).
• Experience or ability to undertake assessments of risk and suitability to conduct restorative opportunities.
• Full UK driving licence, unless a disability prevents this, and ability to travel across the Bradford district.

You’ll also be joining an organisation that truly values its people, offering a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work‑life balance, including:

• Generous annual leave – 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Excellent local government pension.
• Family‑friendly policies and enhanced parental leave.
• Health & wellbeing support, including occupational health and counselling.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• National Living Wage employer.

Bradford Children and Families Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history prior to interview. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a check against the Children’s barred list, will be carried out on preferred candidates.

For further information regarding this post please contact Restorative Practice Team Lead:
Rachel Davis –  – Rac

Closing Date: 14

June
2026
Interview Date: 29

June
2026