PYG24 Protection Order Caseworker DVPO **External**
This vacancy has been advised externally.
Protection Order Caseworker
Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO)
Safeguarding Central Governance Unit
Agile working
1 Part time Permanent Position (job share)
Week 1 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Week 2 Monday and Tuesday.
Applications are invited from substantive constables who have completed their 2-year probationary period
We are looking to recruit a Protection Order Caseworker to join the DVPO team, in the Safeguarding Central Governance Unit based in Leeds.
Working as part of a small team and in conjunction with Districts, you will be responsible for gathering evidence and preparing case files in order to obtain Civil Protection Orders, such as Domestic Violence Protection Orders and also prosecuting perpetrators who breach these orders. You will have a high level of confidence, and be passionate about safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable.
Eligible candidates will come with excellent communication skills, including a good command of written and spoken English.
You will need to work to tight deadlines in a pressured environment, including gathering evidence and creation of files in order to acquire civil orders.
You will need to publicly present evidence in court coherently and confidently, as the role of 'prosecutor' in a civil proceeding.
Furthermore, you must be able to successfully complete training in the preparation and successful presentation of Protection Orders.
You will already have good IT skills and a working knowledge of MS Office software such as Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as an ability to gather, analyse, interpret and report information. Experience in Niche, Corvus and PNC would be an advantage.
The role covers standard office hours, Monday to Friday, however you must be prepared to work flexibly and work from different locations to suit the needs of the unit but be aware that all court cases are heard in Leeds. The pattern of working will be agreed with the line manager.
Please refer to the Role Profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria for this role.
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 7th January 2026