Restorative and Community Justice Officer -Restorative Justice Services

Job title: Restorative and Community Justice Officer

Reporting to: Service Manager

Location: Marshalsea Court, Merchant’s Quay, Dublin 8 - however, travel within and outside of co. Dublin will be associated with this post.

Working Hours: full-time working week is 35 hours (excluding Lunch) –RJS employees must be available to work between 8.00am – 18.00 based on the needs of the Organisation. Working outside of these hours may be an occasional feature of this role and will be considered to be part of normal working conditions associated with the post.

Contract Type: Permanent subject to funding

Salary: 8-point PayScale starting at € 39,885

Hybrid and Flexible Working: RJS operates a Hybrid Working model combining onsite (office based) and offsite work (from another location within the counties we operate in or from home).

RJS working hours are compressed into 4.5 day/week, whereby full-time employees work longer hours Monday to Thursday and half day on Friday.

We operate these arrangements in line with the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023, and are subject to a suitability assessment. Hybrid Working is available only after successful Induction period.

Background to the Role

The Restorative and Community Justice Officer will report directly to the Service Manager and will be part of the Service Team. They will also be required to work closely with all teams across the organisation.

Job Purpose

To facilitate restorative interventions that focus on meeting the needs of victims of crime whilst challenging the behaviour of those who have caused harm. While facilitating the process the Restorative and Community Justice Officer will support the needs of all parties to ensure the process is fair, safe and empowering.

Restorative Justice Services and its employees do not provide legal advice on any criminal matters as part of their engagement with victims of crime and individuals who have caused harm.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

· Work as part of team to deliver an efficient and high quality service to those engaging with our organisation.

· Facilitate restorative and community justice interventions in our office and in the community as per our model of practice.

· Work with victims of crime, harm doers, families, community representatives and statutory agencies with regard to their participation in restorative and community justice interventions.

· Progress all aspects of referrals for interventions as per allocated to the Service Manager.

· Liaise with voluntary and statutory bodies as per requirement of the referrals.

Communication and Administration

· Actively participate in organisational meetings.

· Maintain participants data and information as per required by the organisation and legislation.

· Participate in training and organised support as required.

· To participate in the induction and on-going training, support of Volunteers and new employees of RJS.

Service Development

· Contribute to the development and review of the service in line with RJS Strategic Plan.

· Contribute to policy development and review within the organisation.

· Support and participate in research and evaluation of the service.

Networking and Representation

· Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with organisations, working closely with RJS.

· Represent RJS to events as required.

Team

· Actively participate in team work, discussion of issues within the service and support colleagues.

· Perform as a team member to ensure effective and quality service delivery. respectfully and collaboratively with all RJS employees, volunteers and Directors as required.

Note: The duties listed in the job description are not exhaustive and you may be expected to perform other duties as are reasonable in the course of your work with Restorative Justice Services.

Person Specification

Essential

· Min two years of direct professional experience working with people (over 18 experience is required) affected by crime, victims and/or harm doers - (Relevant volunteering and internship experience may be considered).

· Relevant QQI level 7 or equivalent

· Ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of Restorative Justice principles.

· Working knowledge of the Irish Criminal Justice system.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Excellent IT skills

· Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in a respectful, constructive and approachable manner.

· Ability to work as part of a team and from own initiative.

· Positive attitude to work and responsibilities associated to the role.

· Openness to feedback and appraisal from colleagues and management.

· Full driving licence and access to a car.

Desirable

· Recognised qualification/training in Restorative Justice and/or Practice, mediation and/or conflict resolution.

Additional Information

Right to work in Ireland - All applicants must have the right to live and work in paid employment in Ireland for a period of at least two years from the date closing date for applications. Verification of this right will be requested by RJS.

Garda Vetting – This role is subject to Garda Vetting

Benefits

· 27 days Annual Leave

· 2 Organisation days (At Easter and Christmas)

· Sick Leave Scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

To apply

· Send a copy of CV and a cover letter demonstrating suitability for the role, to recruitment@rjs.ie by 5.00pm Wednesday 05^th of August 2026. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

· Applicants must clearly specify that they have a full driving licence with access to a car as well as right to work in Ireland as per above.

· Please mention “Restorative and Community Justice Officer” in the subject line of your email.

· It is anticipated that interviews will take place between Aug 17^th and August 28^th, 2026 – This is subject to change based on the availability of the Interview Panel.

Selection Process

· Selection will involve short-listing of applicants for interviews based on cover letters and CVs submitted. The short-listing selection criteria are based on the requirements of the job as outlined in this job description. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

· Canvassing will disqualify.

· RJS may form a panel from which future vacancies may be filled.

Restorative Justice Services is an equal opportunities employer and is compliant with the Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provision Act 2023

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Restorative and Community Justice Officer