Job Description

Victim/Restorative Justice Officer | 8272 | permanent contract | 37 hours per week | 30,559 to 32,654 per annum | Grade G | Countywide

Norfolk Youth Justice Service (NJYS) is a multi-agency team working with children in contact with the criminal justice system. NYJS works to reduce re-offending, helping children to achieve the best possible outcomes for their future.



An integral part of our work is to support victims of their crimes within Restorative Justice principles.



We are seeking two skilled practitioners with restorative justice/approaches experience to develop our current service to victims.

To apply, please download an

application form

and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

In this role, you will work closely with a variety of professionals to provide a service that meets victims' needs, is restorative in nature and assists children to move forward positively. You will also provide training in restorative justice to practitioners and volunteers.



You will have a qualification and/or significant experience in either a criminal justice, social care or victim/restorative justice arena. You will need excellent communication skills, a knowledge of and sensitivity to the impact of crime on victims and the community and a strong commitment to the principles of Restorative Justice.



This post will involve some evening and weekend working. Your office base will be in Norwich and countywide travel may be required.

To apply, please download an

application form

and attach it to your online application instead of your CV.

Please ensure you complete a full application form (a CV will not be accepted) which explains how you meet all essential criteria specified in the job description, including whether you have a valid driving licence for use in the UK.



For an informal discussion about the role please ring Elayne Stewart-Dixon (Operations Manager) on 07785715746



Before you apply, we recommend reading the full

and Person Specification

to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria.



These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:


Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependent on your job role and business need. Financial benefits such as: + ' Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
+ A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
+ Relocation expenses (where applicable)
+ An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
+ Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
+ Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
+ Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
+

You can find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: 18 June 2025

All other applicants closing date: 25 June 2025

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.


We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.




We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.




We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.