Restorative Justice
We have an exciting opportunity for a Restorative Practitioner to join the Thames Valley team in Thames Valley, working 18.75 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day?
Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability?
Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we’d love to hear from you…
Driving is essential across Thames Valley.
Living in the area of Thames Valley.
County/Borough Thames Valley Office location Home Based Full time/Part time Part time Hours per week 18.75 Work schedule To be discussed. Basic Salary £14,025.00 per annum. Allowances Travel expenses,Home Working Contract type Permanent DBS required? Yes Police vetting required? No Closing Date 16/10/2024 Ref No 5808 Documents
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What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
2. Flexible working options including hybrid working
3. 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
4. An extra day off for your birthday
5. Pension with 5% employer contribution
6. Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
7. High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
8. Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
9. Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
10. Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
11. This role is home based with travel around Thames Valley when required
12. Demonstrate a good command of the English language both verbally and in writing.
13. Have a good understanding of Restorative Justice.
14. A clear understanding of the criminal justice journey of both Victims and Offenders
15. The ability to assess, update and mitigate risk including risk information held by partner agencies
16. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
17. Understand Safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues
18. Maintaining professional boundaries.
19. Knowledge and understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practices, maintaining records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements.
20. Experience of working within a multi-agency and legislative framework.
21. Experience of outcome focused working.
22. Experience of managing a complex caseload, to prioritise work and deal with competing demands demonstrating an organised an methodical approach to work
23. Experience of delivering training or presenting
24. Delivery of Restorative Justice practice including direct and indirect processes
25. Completion of relevant, accredited RJ training, including serious and complex training
26. Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
27. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity and inclusion issues in policy and practice
28. Demonstrate the ability to use IT applications competently including, Microsoft Word, Excel etc. and Case Management systems in order to keep accurate records and monitoring your performance
29. Clean driving licence, access to a vehicle and business insurance essential for some areas, for example rural locations (requirement will be discussed at interview)