Restorative Justice Co-ordinator

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3 November 2025

This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.

As a Restorative Justice Practitioner you will:
Proactively promote the service, raise awareness of services & work collaboratively with professionals to improve the access to and quality of services for victims of crime.
Play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of excellent RJ services to victims and perpetrators of crime.
Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.

About the post

To deliver and raise the profile of Restorative Justice (RJ) services across an allocated area within the VS framework of best practice principles and Restorative Justice Council Code of Practice and Quality Standards. Ensuring the provision of RJ interventions and effective assessment and facilitation of each stage of the restorative process.

You will make initial contact with service users, explaining our services and assessing consent to engage in RJ, explaining options available and ongoing case management.
• To develop, deliver, and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime, who consent and wish to engage with Restorative Justice. Support will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users. In order to:
• Support those affected by crime in understanding and asserting their rights
and entitlements under the Victims Code of Practice
• Facilitate access to additional services
• Establish healthy coping mechanisms
• Provide practical support and information

RJ Practitioners may, in some services, be responsible for elements of volunteer management. This may include the development and case management oversight of a cohort of volunteers who will contribute to the service, in line with VS policies, volunteering ethos and approach, and the Restorative Justice Council Code of Practice and Quality Standards.

Additional Benefits

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
Flexible working options including hybrid working
28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
Pension with 5% employer contribution
Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

Location

Leamington Spa

Hours

22.5

Salary

Qualified- £17,166.60 per annum (FTE £28,611.00 per annum) Unqualified- £16,098.12 per annum (FTE £26,830.20 per annum)