Mediator

This will be your job

A crime, a traffic accident, or (sexually) inappropriate behavior can have a major impact on those directly involved. Those involved may include victims, bereaved family members, suspects, perpetrators, and those responsible, as well as family members and witnesses. As a mediator, you organize and facilitate contact between these individuals. This contact often takes the form of a conversation, but can also involve correspondence or a group discussion. You manage the process, carefully prepare each step, and monitor the expectations and boundaries of all those involved. In doing so, you work closely with colleagues and partners in the justice and healthcare sectors.

You actively contribute ideas on organizational development and take the initiative to lead projects independently. Peer review, on-the-job coaching, and training sessions are an important part of your work. You work closely with our partners in the justice system, such as the Police, the Probation Service, correctional facilities, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Victim Support Netherlands, and NOC-NSF. And you serve as an ambassador within the region. You are always looking for opportunities to strengthen and professionalize our collaboration, with both existing and new partners.

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This is what it's all about

We offer an engaging social work environment with plenty of professional autonomy, a well-supported onboarding period, and a comprehensive training program. In your work, you can make a real difference in people’s lives. In addition, we offer excellent primary and secondary employment benefits in accordance with the Social Work Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• A one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position.
• A personalized benefits package: 26 additional hours of leave, 8% vacation pay, and an 8.3% year-end bonus—all yours to use as you see fit.
• An individual career budget.
• Training opportunities to supplement the general program.
• An NS business card, for business travel in second class.
• An excellent travel allowance.

Who are you?

You are someone who effortlessly balances speed and precision, and you tackle tasks with determination. In complex (communication) processes, you are able to maintain clear control and effectively guide others through them. You naturally take the lead, identify bottlenecks early on, and take immediate action when necessary. In addition, you have an eye for organization-wide developments and enjoy contributing to them proactively. Networking comes easily to you, and you plan and organize your work in a structured manner. Furthermore

• You must have at least a bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of law or psychology and experience working with the target group are a plus.
• Do you live in the Apeldoorn–Almelo area?

Do you have any questions?

Please feel free to contact Nathalie de la Cousine, Director of Perspectief Restorative Mediation, at n.delacousine@perspectiefherstelbemiddeling.nl.

This is us

For more than 15 years, the Perspectief Restorative Mediation Foundation has been the leading organization for restorative mediation in the Netherlands. A crime, a traffic accident, or sexual misconduct can have a significant emotional impact on those directly involved. Those involved may include victims, bereaved family members, suspects, perpetrators, and those responsible, as well as family members and witnesses.

The mediators are based throughout the Netherlands. They typically work within their own region but can be deployed nationwide if necessary. The organization is managed and the mediators are supported from the national office in Utrecht. You will work from home most of the time, but you will also regularly visit the national office and/or the offices of our network partners. You will also conduct interviews at correctional facilities.

Perspectief Herstelbemiddeling believes that a more diverse workforce and an inclusive corporate culture, focused on fostering connections between people, can be the key to more innovative ways of collaborating, greater flexibility, and better service delivery. We therefore seek proportional representation in terms of knowledge, experience, age, gender, and background. When candidates are equally qualified, we will give preference to the person who contributes to a more diverse workforce.

Submitting a Certificate of Good Conduct is part of the procedure.