Family Support Worker (Restorative and ETE Practitioner)

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Youth Justice Family Support Worker

Restorative and Education, Training and Employment (ETE) Practitioner

Are you passionate about changing the lives of Derbyshire children and families for the better?

Derbyshire Youth Justice Service is looking for an experienced and motivated Family Support Worker to join our dynamic, multi-agency team of dedicated professionals. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting children and young people at risk of re-offending—helping them build positive relationships, reconnect with their communities, and create brighter futures.

This role is an exciting opportunity to undertake a dual position with the service.  You will be supporting both the team and the children and young people we work with to improve their ETE outcomes whilst also supporting the victims of crime to increase their safety and where possible to rebuild and repair relationships with those who may have harmed them.

The ideal candidate will have specialist experience in the fields of ETE and/or restorative practice, with a passion for developing their skills and sharing their knowledge. 

Why Join Derbyshire?

A truly supportive culture
Be part of a collaborative, learning-focused environment where your development matters. You'll work alongside colleagues who support one another and share a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children.

Flexible working
We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements to help you succeed both professionally and personally.

Outstanding training & development
Access a wide range of learning opportunities, underpinned by the Derbyshire Operation Model, including:

• Child First principles
• Systemic practice
• Restorative approaches

Our Mission

“Child First in everything we say, do and write.
We build on the strengths of children, families and communities to help them achieve their potential—while protecting the public and supporting victims. We never give up on our children and young people.”

About the Role

This is a full-time, permanent position within the Chesterfield, North Dales and High Peak team, with a hybrid working model and an office base at The Quad, Chesterfield.

As a Family Support Worker, you will:

• Work directly with children, young people, and their families
• Collaborate with a strong multi-agency professional network within the service and with partners around the community.
• Guide and advise your colleagues around the available ETE opportunities across our area and meet with children to support them to identify and overcome barriers to their career aspirations.
• Evidence a commitment to working restoratively with children and victims, using skills in empathy and understanding to help repair harm between parties and to help victims move forwards in their lives with satisfaction and safely.

You’ll be joining a service rated ‘Good’ by HMIP, reflecting the quality and impact of our work.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Sam Munday (Team Manager) Sam.Munday@derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional interview date:  week commencing the 8 of June 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.