Homicide Family Support Specialist

6 days ago


Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Victim Support Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Homicide Family Support Specialist to join our team at Victim Support. As a key member of our team, you will provide exceptional support to families bereaved by and witness to homicide, delivering a tailored package of support to service users and their families.

You will work closely with Police Major Crime teams, providing briefings on the work we do in the Homicide Service, and be based in Staffordshire, covering West Midlands and surrounding areas, working 37.5 hours a week.

What We Offer
  • Competitive Rewards and Benefits Package
    • Flexible working options, including hybrid working
    • 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
    • An extra day off for your birthday
    • Pension with 5% employer contribution
    • Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
    • High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
    • Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
    • Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
    • Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.

We are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

We strive to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

Requirements
  • Understanding of the impact of crime on victims
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi-agency setting(s)
  • Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
  • A full driving license and transport (you will need to be comfortable travelling in your area to visit clients/attend police briefings/attend team meetings etc)


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