Restorative Justice Practitioner

Restorative Justice Facilitator

Sussex

£25,500 to £28,000 per year (Experience dependant)

Restorative Justice Delivery Officer

1 Full-Time posts are available

Location: HMPPS Lewes, Brighton Road, Sussex, HMPPS Rochester & Pan Sussex

Sussex Pathways is part of the Sussex Restorative Justice partnership committed to giving victims a voice, repairing the harm caused, preventing, and reducing reoffending behaviours. We are looking for two committed, innovative, and enthusiastic Restorative Justice Delivery Officers (RJDOs) who will play a critical role in delivering the service by facilitating Restorative Justice and victim work. The post holders will be able to work creatively with Harmed and Harmers to design and facilitate bespoke reparation projects that benefit the local community as well as being key to the delivery of Restorative Justice interventions. This will include working within a multi-agency service with Mediation, Police and Probation and those harmed by criminal activity to explore restorative outcomes in accordance with the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime. Working collaboratively with colleagues within the Partnership, you will have a thorough understanding of risk, needs, public protection and safety and wellbeing.

The nature of the role means that flexible hours are needed including some evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the victims of crime we work with, focusing on building positive professional working relationships to help facilitate and maintain change. The role will require you to work to Best Practice as stated by the RJC, understand restorative practice and contextual safeguarding.

We support our workers in their progression offering an organisational culture that encourages us all to seek opportunities for development and personal growth. Staff have regular supervision with their line manager and frequent professional development sessions.

Application process details

If you are interested in being part of a team delivering excellent services to the harmed and harmers, please apply by submitting a request for an application form to Apply as soon as possible, as we will be shortlisting and inviting candidates to interview on an ongoing basis until the closing date.

Closing date for applicants is the 1st August 2025, any applications received after the date will not be considered.

Interviews will be held 6th August 2025.

Start date will be ASAP following the successful completion of Prison security vetting.

Person Specification - the person specification is detailed in the role description

Selection process: We will select for this role based on the information you provide in your application, CV and and a 3 stage interview process (where short listed) assessing your skills and experience against the essential criteria. Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie situation, in order to make an appointment the strongest candidate based on merit.

Sussex Pathways is committed to safeguarding to prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups. All posts will be subject to a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service, and enhanced security vetting. References may also be taken up prior to interview.

At Sussex Pathways, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and promoting equality of opportunity for all. We are continuing to build a diverse workforce and offer an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location options provided and Sussex Pathways would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.

If we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.

Reasonable adjustments

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should contact admin through the Sussex Pathways Website as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Benefits

As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance, and are rewarded for the work they do.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary we offer:
28 days paid annual leave (including 8 bank holidays) pro-rated for part-time employees
Access to a pension scheme
Excellent professional development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £25,500.00-£28,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Canteen
Company pension
On-site gym
On-site parking
Sick pay
Schedule:
Flexitime
Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:
Lewes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025
Reference ID: RJDO
Expected start date: 01/09/2025