Specialist Case Worker

Division / Department - Gatwick Operations
Grade - Grade 9
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £29,649 - £32,247
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Gatwick

**_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._**

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

**Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner**

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Gatwick CID are seeking a Specialist Case Worker (Evidence & Disclosure) to join their team.

Status - Full Time.

The role is based at Gatwick Police Station and you will report directly to the CID Detective Sergeant who will task you with various file building tasks for the teams investigations whether that be pre or post-charge.

Skills & Experience

**Essential**

Essential criteria are those that are critical for the satisfactory performance of the role. It is expected that all applicants meet the essential criteria to be eligible for appointment
- High standard of computer literacy in order to become proficient in specialist systems essential for the role. Be able to create charts and macros within excel and word documents.
- Critical decision making and accuracy is vital with good attention to detail.
- Proven experience in collating and assessing information and making concise and accurate decisions.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral, with ability to negotiate
- Work effectively as part of a team and also able to work effectively on own initiative.
- Able to demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills
- Previous experience of working in a security conscious environment with confidential material. Understanding of handling and movement of such documents and able to recognise and deal appropriately with sensitive information.

**Desirable**

Desirable criteria are those that enhance the person’s capacity to do the role. These are not generally listed as essential as they can be acquired once in employment.
- Training on Sussex force systems such as NICHE
- understanding of multi-agency working

Have experience of complex case build and preparation.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working.

As part of the CID at Gatwick you will work alongside a friendly enthusiastic team of investigators and support them with their case progression.

Working at Gatwick will given you access to the staff car park., but otherwise the station is well connected to the train network and is a major hub for local bus routes in and out of the airport.

We further take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Further Information

Following a paper sift applicants may be invited to interview.

For further information or to discuss the role please contact:
Detective Sergeant Ian Warncken

Detective Inspector Paul Tomlinson

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important 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 strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

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. For more information, you can read our **full anti-racism statement here**.**

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds a