Witness Care Officer - Mansfield, United Kingdom - Nottinghamshire Police

Nottinghamshire Police
Nottinghamshire Police
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Mansfield, United Kingdom

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We currently have 2 vacancies for Witness Care Officers to join our team in the Witness Care Unit - part of the Criminal Justice Department of Nottinghamshire Police.


As a Witness Care Officer, you will work as part of a close-knit team made up of 13 Witness Care Officers, 3 Administration Assistants, and 1 Team Leader.


The role of the Witness Care Officer is to provide court outcomes, updates, information and practical support to victims and witnesses who have provided statements to Nottinghamshire Police in criminal matters moving through the Courts.

WCOs deal with the full spectrum of cases from shop thefts right through to the most serious offences such as serious assaults and fatalities.

WCOs arrange, where appropriate, travel, accommodation, interpreters, and childcare for witnesses/victims required to attend court. They gain and provide witness availabilities to CPS to aid in setting trial dates.

They inform victims and witnesses of late changes to trial schedules and make onward referrals to third sector organizations which provide emotional and other types of support to victims and witnesses.


As a WCO you will also liaise with police officers, the Crown Prosecution (CPS) and His Majesty's Court and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) working to support effective trials in both Magistrates and Crown Court.

Witness Care Officers work to standards and timescales set out in the Victim's Code of Practice and Witness Charter.


The ability to maintain a certain level of emotional detachment from clients and cases while providing a victim centered service is key.

CV's are also accepted.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION
**Vetting Level -Recruitment
- you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years.**For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer.


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Job details:

Job reference

  • REQ000715
Date posted

  • 14/05/2024
Application closing date

  • 28/05/2024
Location

  • Mansfield
Salary
- £25,713 - £27,351 per annum pro rata if part time

Package

  • 1x 37 hour post 1x 31 hour post
Contractual hours

  • 37
Basis

  • Full time
Job category/type

  • Other Roles
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