Caseworker- Homicide

Caseworker- Homicide

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join our Homicide Team working 37.5 hours per week. This role is home-based with regular travel required within Sussex and neighbouring counties (depending on demand).

The National Homicide Service is a fast paced, specialist team funded directly by the Ministry of Justice to provide exceptional trauma informed practical and emotional support every day. Our priority is to ensure that those bereaved by and eyewitness to murder have the support they need for as long as they need. Becoming a Homicide Caseworker is a unique opportunity to support families and individuals bereaved by and eyewitness to murder and manslaughter.

You will be joining a passionate and committed team who provide high quality and bespoke support to service users. We pride ourselves on exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users.

County/Borough Sussex Office location Home based Full time/Part time Full time Hours per week 37.5 Work schedule Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Basic Salary £28,050.00 per annum Allowances Car,Unsociable Hours,Home Working Contract type Fixed Term DBS required? Yes End date (if fixed term) 31/05/2025 Police vetting required? No Closing Date 12/08/2024 Ref No 5720

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

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 the Role:

Working closely with the Major Crime Police Units, Senior Investigators and Family Liaison Officers, you will provide a pivotal role to support clients through the Criminal Justice System both over the phone/Zoom &, face to face. You will complete needs assessments, and will coordinate and deliver a tailored package of support alongside our commissioned providers and other key stakeholders.

The role of Homicide Caseworker is varied, demanding and rewarding; no one day is the same and you will thrive on this challenge. You will need to be extremely organised and able work independently and as well as being a pro-active, supportive member of a team open to developing your personal resilience. 

You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload. 

Once in post you will benefit from the mandatory comprehensive training programme which will build on your existing skills and experience to prepare you for the role. Homicide Service training includes, criminal justice process; trauma informed approach to support; supporting traumatically bereaved families; personal and professional resilience.

As a fully trained Homicide Family Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards. 

You will need to be able to travel to home visits within, and occasionally outside of area, and therefore a driving license and use of a car are essential. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs. 

You will need:

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

Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.  

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