Criminal Justice Support Officer

1 month ago

Brighton, Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom Sussex Police Full time
Job Title: Witness Care Officer

Division / Department: Criminal Justice

Grade: Grade 8

Status: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Grade Range: £26,487 - £28,302

Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance: No

Politically Restricted: No

Location: Brighton, John Street

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

The role of a Witness Care Officer is an integral part of the Criminal Justice Process. Key Responsibilities:

  • Warning Civilian and Police witnesses for Magistrates and Crown Court trials, whether attending Court Venues or giving evidence via video-link.
  • Witness Care Officers are responsible for promoting and supporting Victim and Witness Care in full compliance with the minimum requirements of the Victims Code of Practice and The Witness Charter.
  • You will be required to carry out Needs Assessments on the telephone to determine vulnerability to then assist in Court attendance.
  • You will be expected to identify Special Measures which need to be put in place.
  • You will be required to signpost victims and witnesses to our partner agencies such as the Witness Service, Probation Service, IDVAs and ISVAs (Independent Domestic Violence Advocates & Independent Sexual Violence Advocates).
  • Previous experience of dealing with people in a customer-focused environment or supportive network is essential.
  • Ability to integrate into an established team and work under your own initiative, often with limited supervision.

This role has the option for Agile Working. Agile working will be considered after a minimum of 6 months from the start date, subject to a sufficient understanding of the role being demonstrated.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's essential that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

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