Victim Support (Bromsgrove)
Description of the role
This role is to support in the process of enabling victims and perpetrators of crime to come together to collectively repair and find a positive way forward.
Activities include:
- Contact with potential participants to get their consent to engage in the restorative justice process.
- Administrative activities such as maintaining case files and notes.
- Offer emotional and practical support to the service user throughout the RJ process and accompany them to the RJ meeting to give support before and after the meeting takes place. (if relevant)
- Research and evaluate information about the restorative justice process.
- Prepare participants for the restorative process ensuring all areas of risk are assessed and suitable control measures are in place.
- Complete follow up support for victim and perpetrator.
- Explain what Victim Support does and what support is available.
- Support with restorative justice reports.
We are looking for someone:
- Approachable and non-judgemental manner.
- Good listening and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to self-reflect.
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to volunteer within our values, policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate via telephone, face to face, video calls and/or Whatsapp
- Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
- Ability to volunteer within our values, policies and procedures.
Practical Considerations
- Travel Expenses Paid.
Any specific requirements
- DBS Check
- Own vehicle or access to one
- Must live or work locally
- Own computer or secure access to one
- Minimum age 18
Where is the opportunity based?
Across the West Mercia Police Force Area.
When is the opportunity available?
To be discussed with the organisation.
About the organisation
Victim Support is an independent charity. We are dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales, and we put them at the heart of our organisation. Our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
We provide specialist services to help people manage after crime and to empower them to ensure their voices are heard individually and collectively at a local and national level.
Bromsgrove and Redditch Network 