Senior Restorative Justice Practitioner

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Restorative Justice Practitioner to deliver restorative justice services and facilitate rehabilitation in young offender institutions in London. The role requires a minimum of 4 years experience in the criminal justice sector and a strong commitment to supporting rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will oversee volunteer mentors and ensure effective intervention delivery, working closely with prison and probation staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years working in the criminal justice sector working within prisons.
• Experience facilitating mentoring and/or restorative justice interventions.
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by adult males in custody.
• Awareness of emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.
• A current Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce) on update service & National Security Vetting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver restorative justice and one-to-one interventions within prison settings.
• Provide training, supervision and ongoing support to volunteer mentors.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, probation services and specialist partners.
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure suitability and safety of participants.
• Manage case allocation, scheduling, and accurate record-keeping.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to operational improvements.
• Collate programme data for evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Maintain practice in line with national restorative justice guidance and prison policies.

Skills

Excellent communication and active listening skills

Ability to build trust and professional relationships

Strong organisational and risk-assessment abilities

Resilient, non-judgmental, and committed to safeguarding

Confident using initiative and maintaining boundaries appropriately

Job description

Senior Restorative Justice Practitioner

Location: HMPYOI Feltham & HMPYOI Isis (on-site only) 1-3 days per week at HMPYOI Feltham, and 1 day at HMPYOI Isis

Hours: 14-28 hours per week (occasional evenings/weekends required)

Salary: £22 per hour

Checks: Current Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce) on the update service & National Security Vetting is essential

Contract: 6 weeks possible extension

Are you passionate about reducing harm, supporting rehabilitation and facilitating positive change within the criminal justice system? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Restorative Justice Practitioner to support delivery of impactful interventions across two young offender institutions in London.

About the Role

In this role, you will play a key part in delivering restorative justice services and a structured rehabilitation programme within the prison environment. You will oversee and support a small team of volunteer mentors and project staff, ensuring safe and effective delivery of interventions for young adult men in custody.

You will be responsible for building strong relationships with prison and probation colleagues, increasing programme awareness among stakeholders, and ensuring high standards of practice throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver restorative justice and one-to-one interventions within prison settings
• Provide training, supervision and ongoing support to volunteer mentors
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, probation services and specialist partners
• Conduct risk assessments to ensure suitability and safety of participants
• Manage case allocation, scheduling, and accurate record-keeping
• Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to operational improvements
• Collate programme data for evaluation and reporting purposes
• Maintain practice in line with national restorative justice guidance and prison policies

About You

You will bring strong professional experience and a commitment to supporting rehabilitation. You will also be adaptable, resilient and confident working within a secure environment.

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 4 years working in the criminal justice sector working within prisons
• Experience facilitating mentoring and/or restorative justice interventions
• Strong understanding of the challenges faced by adult males in custody
• Awareness of emotional wellbeing and mental health needs
• A current Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce) on update service & National Security Vetting is essential

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and active listening skills
• Ability to build trust and professional relationships
• Strong organisational and risk‑assessment abilities
• Resilient, non‑judgmental, and committed to safeguarding
• Confident using initiative and maintaining boundaries appropriately

If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

RSR Justice is a market leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.

The Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) – a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.