Senior Restorative Justice Practitioner: Gang Prevention

Totalwellnessacupuncture; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their team in Manchester. This role involves delivering a pivotal violence reduction program, supporting at-risk youth, and mentoring gang-affiliated individuals. The ideal candidate will have experience in the criminal justice sector and possess strong people skills. Emphasis on a trauma-informed approach and effective communication will help foster meaningful change. The position offers a salary of £38,500 per annum on a full-time basis with benefits including training leave and supervision.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

3 days of training leave

Fully funded clinical supervision

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in the criminal justice sector.
• Solid understanding of gang involvement and the challenges faced by individuals in the justice system.
• Experience in restoring relationships and handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Support up to 20 participants, ensuring tailored intervention.
• Facilitate restorative justice interventions in various locations.
• Organize logistics for interventions within prison settings.

Skills

Building rapport and trust

Conflict de-escalation

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

A community-focused organization is seeking a Senior Practitioner to join their team in Manchester. This role involves delivering a pivotal violence reduction program, supporting at-risk youth, and mentoring gang-affiliated individuals. The ideal candidate will have experience in the criminal justice sector and possess strong people skills. Emphasis on a trauma-informed approach and effective communication will help foster meaningful change. The position offers a salary of £38,500 per annum on a full-time basis with benefits including training leave and supervision.