Victim and Witness Care Officer YP158
* Starting salary £25,758 rising to £27,690 over four years
* Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days per year rising to 32 days after five years, plus statutory Bank Holidays
* Generous pension scheme
* Employee assistance service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Blue Light discount card
* Membership to the Company shop
The Company:
West Yorkshire Police is looking to appoint five Witness Care Officers to offer specialist care and support to victims and witnesses and maintain accurate computer records. You will liaise with the Courts, the Crown Prosecution Service and Officers to ensure the efficient exchange of vital information enabling a timely case progression throughout court.
What You’ll need?
• Has Experience of Office systems and procedures
• Has Basic knowledge of and the ability to use computer packages
• Has Good Interpersonal skills and is customer focused
• Has a good command of English, both written and verbal
• Great problem solver and decision maker with the ability to interpret information from several sources.
• Has basic knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.
Your patience and understanding will be necessary to work in difficult situations such as dealing with witnesses who may be hostile or reluctant to co-operate. The ideal candidate will come with experience of office systems and procedures and a working knowledge of computer packages such as Microsoft Office.
You must be prepared to work flexibly to suit business needs, providing office cover between 8am and 6pm.
To Apply:
Complete the application below and submit
This application process will close on the 11th June 2023 at 23:55
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.