Restorative and Community Justice Officer

Restorative Justice Services is seeking Restorative and Community Justice Officers to join its expanding Service Team

Reporting to: Service Manager

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

Hours: Full -Time (39h/week including paid and unpaid break)

Contract Type:

• 2 x Permanent subject to funding
• 1 x Fixed Term 6 months (Leave of Absence cover) - September 2025 to March 2026 (May be extended)

Salary: 8 point PayScale starting at € 36,500

About RJS

RJS is a voluntary organisation that works restoratively with people affected by crime in co. Dublin, co. Kildare, co. Wicklow and co. Meath.

In partnership with our stakeholders, we offer restorative interventions that focus on meeting the needs of victims of crime whilst challenging the behaviour of those who offend.

Role

The “Restorative and Community Justice” role is primarily based onsite in our Office in Marshalsea Court, Dublin 8, however, travel will be associated with this post.

The main purpose of the role is to facilitate restorative interventions that focus on meeting the needs of victims of crime whilst challenging the behaviour of those who have caused harm.

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.

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.

Duties and Responsibilities – (Summary only, see full Job Description):

• Facilitation of restorative and community justice interventions
• Communication and administration
• Networking and Representation

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 (Summary only, see full Person Specification)

• 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 Third Level qualification
• 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.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Eligible to work in Ireland – RJS may not be able to support new Work Permit application.

Benefits in working with Restorative Justice Services

• 27 Annual Leave Days
• 2 Organisation Days (At Christmas and Easter)
• Sick Leave scheme
• Employment Assistance Programme
• Commuter Tax Travel Savers Ticket
• Contributary Pension Scheme

To apply

Send a copy of CV and a cover letter demonstrating suitability for the role, to recruitment@rjs.ie by 5.00pm Thursday 31st of July 2025. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Please mention “Restorative and Community Justice Officer” in the subject line of your email – Please note that due to annual leave, queries will be answered between July 23nd and July 30th.

It is anticipated that In-person interviews will take place after August 15th, 2025 – 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.

• The post will be subject to Garda Vetting.
• 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