Witness Service Team Leader - Leicestershire, United Kingdom - Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice

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Leicestershire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Location:
Derby, Leicester, Northamptonshire
Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free.

Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives - from debt to evictions to trouble at work - and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

About us

The Witness Service has over 260 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

The Role

As Team Leader (Outreach Services) you will be in a crucial role, responsible for the delivery of a pre-trial Outreach Support Service to Vulnerable and Intimidated Witnesses in a defined geographical area.

You will manage, motivate and develop a team of volunteers who support vulnerable witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

You will also develop and maintain key local stakeholder relationships with a view to enhancing partnership working, and service delivery standards and effectiveness.

Who we are looking for
Are you an experienced manager of staff or volunteers looking for a new opportunity?

Are you a great manager of people, who is passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals?

We are looking for someone who is a great motivator who thrives on leading teams to deliver positive outcomes. Someone with excellent management and communication skills, who can adapt to and manage change. Experience of working to agreed targets is essential for this role along with working to tight deadlines.

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation.

We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.