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Community Restorative Justice Ireland are a grassroots community organisation founded in 1998, CRJI aspires to build a tolerant, responsive, and inclusive community by providing restorative justice services to local areas. CRJI offer a range of mediation services and restorative programmes, for further information visit our website on: https://www.crjireland.org/
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CRJI are working together with NIACRO, PBNI, Barnardos and NIA to deliver the Aspire Project; this programmes aims to promote desistance and safer communities whilst reducing marginalisation and isolation. The Aspire Project aims to support vulnerable young men (aged 16-30 years), who may be experiencing or at risk of experiencing: criminality, homelessness, substance misuse/ addictions, poor mental health, issues within the community and/ or who are not in employment, education or training (NEET). The post holder will provide direct support in a mentoring capacity to vulnerable young men (aged 16-30 years).
INFORMATION ABOUT THE POST
Salary: £23,000
Hours: Full time (this will include evening and weekend work)
Duration: Until March 2021 (extension subject to funding)
Annual Leave: 28 days per year
Location: Belfast
Pension: CRJI operates a NEST Pension Scheme with a 3% employer contribution.
Travel: Appropriate travel allowance is paid for mileage undertaken in connection with work.
Access NI: This post requires that a check must be carried out under the requirements of ACCESS NI enhanced disclosure. This will involve a full criminal records check which will show spent and unspent convictions, cautions, cases pending or any other relevant information.
Note: A waiting list (valid for 12 months) will be drawn up from the interviews for any similar vacancies that may arise in the future.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• At least 1 years experience of supporting disadvantaged people with multiple barriers and complex needs
• Experience of working with agencies /employers involved in providing services and opportunities to support integration and social inclusion
• A certificate level qualification, (minimum NVQ level 3 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline e.g. criminology, criminal justice, restorative practices, etc.
• Computer literate and competent in using Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, etc.)
• The capacity to maintain concise and accurate records
• Experience of working in an interagency setting and as part of a team
• Full driving license and access to a car, with business insurance
DESIRABLE CRITERIA:
• At least 1 years experience of providing support to people involved in the criminal justice system
• Familiar with the work of CRJI and trained in restorative practices
• An awareness of issues affecting those in the transition from custody to community
• Experience of working in partnership with others to deliver services
• Good interpersonal presentation, written and communication skills
Closing Date
5:00pm
Contact Details
To apply contact Andrea McLoughlin via email at [email protected] to request an application pack.
Note that completed application forms must be submitted via email by Friday 17th April at 5pm.
27a Colinglen Road
Belfast
BT17 0LR
United Kingdom
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CRJI is an Equal Opportunities Employer
CRJI is committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants including those with criminal convictions. Information about criminal convictions is requested to assist the selection process and will be taken into account only when the conviction is considered relevant to the role. Any disclosure will be seen in the context of the job description, the nature of the offence and the responsibility for the care of existing clients/volunteers and employees. Further information on Access NI and a copy of CRJI’s disclosure policy is available on request.