Vacancies

Vacancies are advertised on the PFCC's official website and other relevant job portals, providing detailed information about the responsibilities, qualifications, and application processes. 

Restorative and Mediation Service Co-Ordinator (Kelvedon)

Location of Role: Kelvedon

Advert Closing Date: 14/03/2025

Starting Salary: £32,244.00 (pro-rata for part-time vacancies)

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Mon-Fri

Weekend/Evening Working: No

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is seeking an exceptional candidate with a good understanding and experience of restorative justice to join our Restorative and Mediation Service. The candidate will have good communication and organisational skills in order to support the work of the Restorative and Mediation Service; facilitating communication between people who have been harmed, and have caused harm, to allow them to work towards positive outcomes in a safe environment.

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of a range of restorative services delivered by the Essex Restorative and Mediation Service, including managing referrals, managing cases and supporting our team of volunteer facilitators. The successful candidate will report into the Service Manager and work with criminal justice, local authority and voluntary sector partners to support the service and assist the operation of restorative justice practice across the county.

The PFCC’s Office seeks a team player who is determined, outcome driven, self-motivated, and able to deliver effectively in a partnership environment.

The specific requirements of this role will be discussed during the interview stages with candidates. The extent of flexibility will be agreed through individual assessment with the line manager to assess operational requirements and individual’s suitability for home working.

Please evidence the following areas on your application:

• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Experience and understanding of restorative justice

For information please contact Greg Myddelton, Head of Partnerships and Delivery at greg.myddelton@essex.police.uk

Essex Police offer incremental increases within this salary band, therefore the salary for this position will rise to a maximum of £34,329.00.

Restorative and Mediation Service Co-Ordinator (Kelvedon) Job Details | Essex Police and Kent Police

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Essex Restorative Justice & Mediation Service Volunteer Facilitator

Would you like to join us as a volunteer?

Our Restorative Justice Volunteers rate us 4.7 out of 5 as a service to volunteer for, and have these comments about their role:

“We make people’s lives a little happier.”

“I like having personal responsibility to deliver a professional service and satisfaction of knowing what I do can improve the lives of people.”

“Just to say thank you to everyone for being fantastic. Anytime I attend team meeting it’s like a family gathering. We get to learn from one another.”

If you are interested in joining us as a volunteer facilitator, please look at and complete the forms below. We will contact you to discuss the next steps.

Essex Restorative Justice & Mediation Service Volunteer Facilitator

RJ Volunteer Application Form

The Essex Independent Custody Visiting Scheme

Recruiting has reopened for volunteers to join our panel of Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs). The scheme plays a crucial role in helping to ensure the welfare and dignity of people detained in police custody.

The Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner’s Independent Custody Visitors are a panel of volunteers who make unannounced visits to police custody suites across Essex. Visits take place in pairs at various times of the day and night and each ICV carries out approximately 3 visits per month. They report on the treatment of detainees and conditions within the custody suite, helping to ensure that police and the public have the highest confidence in the safety and welfare of those detained.

Completely autonomous from the Police, Independent Custody Visitors have the right to access custody suites and speak directly to the detainees. Visitors complete a report and record their findings, including any issues raised.

The ICV scheme in Essex is committed to ensuring that its panel members reflect the communities they represent, and we welcome applications from all age groups and all walks of life. Full training and support is provided and members also have the opportunity to attend regular meetings and conferences to further develop their skills.

The posts are voluntary and unpaid, but travel expenses are fully reimbursed. Applicants must be aged 18 and over and recruitment is subject to police vetting.

If you’re interested in the role and would like to know more, you can visit: https://www.essex.pfcc.police.uk/giving-you-a-voice/independent-custody-visiting/, or email pfcc@essex.police.uk application, we may contact you for more information. If your application is successful, we will ask you to come in and meet the team. All volunteers are subject to Essex Police Vetting procedures.