Operation Soteria Volunteer
Operation Soteria (named after the Greek goddess of safety) is seeking transformational change in policing’s response to the investigation and prosecution of rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO). This is a national operation involving all police forces; the vision is to achieve better outcome and procedural justice for all.
If you are able to commit eight hours (or more!) a week to support this change in Surrey, we would love to hear from you!
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key ResponsibilitiesAs an Op Soteria volunteer, you will support the development of relationships between Surrey Police and charities/groups supporting victims across Surrey.
You will arrange and coordinate meetings between these victim support charities/groups and the Force’s Op Soteria Tactical Leads to facilitate partnership working and improve victim support provision. You will be based at our HQ just outside Guildford, but the meetings you arrange may involve travel to other locations (we will reimburse your travel expenses).
Through proactive engagement with these charities, you will help to promote their services via our internal communication channels to improve awareness and ensure victims receive the most appropriate support. One of your key areas of focus will be the provision of specialist support for victims from ethnically diverse groups.
The outcome of this partnership working will help to increase investigators knowledge, promote the reporting of crime and gain wider support for the project.
Skills & ExperienceDue to the nature of this role, you will need to be professional, sensitive and empathetic. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, and the ability to speak more than one language would be beneficial.
You will need to have great administration skills and be able to proactively identify areas for improvement. Joining a small team to help implement positive change, you will need to have experience of collaborative working. You will be encouraged to contribute your ideas to realise Op Soteria’s vision of achieving better outcome and procedural justice for all.
Previous experience of working or volunteering across different cultures and building trusted relationships within communities would be beneficial for this voluntary role.
Why Volunteer With Us?We take pride in looking after our volunteers. Through volunteering with us you will have the opportunity to:
- Experience policing first-hand
- Meet new people and teams
- Learn and develop your skills
- Support your local community
We will reimburse any travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering and we have recognition schemes in place for us to formally show our appreciation for your service.
As a police support volunteer you will have access to financial and mental well-being guidance and support, discounts for everyday spend, our on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs.
Volunteering with us will also allow you to apply for other voluntary and paid positions within the Force.
Further InformationFurther information about the role can be found within the role profile attached below.
If you have any specific questions, please contact Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Mark Butterworth via email Mark.Butterworth@surrey.police.uk or phone 07720 044785.
Diversity StatementWe are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional InformationFollowing submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
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