5 Fixed Term Contracts to 31 October 2021 (with the possibility that one or more fixed term contracts could be made permanent)
** In addition to the 5 Fixed Term Contracts above – a small number of additional Grade B Fixed Term Contracts may be available within the wider Criminal Justice Department. **
The role:
A number of opportunities have arisen to join the team in the Court Liaison Unit within the Criminal Justice Department.
Working as part of the team, your work will be key to the delivery of effective liaison with victim and witnesses who are progressing through the criminal justice system up to and including their Court attendance.
In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service. We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.
What will I be doing?
Your key responsibilities will be to maintain an allocated caseload and your duties will include identifying and managing the requirements of victims and witnesses. Liaising with Police Officers and agencies including the CPS, Courts, Witness Service, Victims First Northumbria and other interested parties. You will be able to maintain effective communication with witnesses by telephone, letter, e mail etc. and guide them through the court process.
What do I need?
To be effective in this role you must be customer focused and possess excellent communication and listening skills. You will need to be able to record information accurately and possess basic IT skills.
Vetting level: Recruitment Vetting (RV)
Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.
If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.
Vacancy Contact:
To discuss the position in more detail please contact Karen Younger (Prosecution Unit Adviser) by email at karen.younger.9412@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.