Division / Department - Public Protection
Grade - Grade G
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £34,060 - £39,149
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Eastern Division
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
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
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
Working in Bluestone, the teams are made up of Detective Inspectors, Detective Sergeants, Detective Contsables, SOLO's and Investigating Officers. You will work closely as a team to ensure that victims are thoroughly supported from when they first report their crime, to when it concludes.
In this role -
You will manage a dynamic, complex caseload of rape and serious sexual offence victims. You will continually reassess and respond to risk and vulnerability.
You will build and maintain trust and rapport with victims to ensure that their immediate physical, psychological and welfare needs are met.
You will provide trauma-informed emotional support and guidance.
You will keep accurate records of all your interactions with victims and ensure you are compliant under the Victims Code.
You may be asked to complete early evidence gathering, such as taking Sexual Offence Logs, arranging and attending the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) and seize exhibits.
You will also be responsible for coordinating and completing victims evidence such as Video Recorded Interviews.
You will work closely with partnership agencies such as RASASC and Outreach to ensure that victims recieve additional suport and care.
You will be responsible for communicating end of investigation outcomes with OIC's, ensuring the rationale is explained clearly and the victim is supported.
You will support victims when they attend court to give evidence.
The post holder will need to be educated to A level or equivalent standard and also have a full UK driving licence.
They will also need to hold or work towards the successful completion of the Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP 1), which includes a 9 week course, and a portfolio evidencing their work to achieve the acreditation.
They will have completed or have the ability to successfully complete the PIP2 victim and witness interviewing course and following this the TIER 3 advanced interviewing course and all other relevant training courses.
Ideally the postholder will have some experience of dealing with rape and sexual violence offences, or is willing to attend intensive training to learn the required skills.
They will need to be able to operate effectively in environments involving distressing material and complex safeguarding risks.
They will need excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to deliver sensitive messages clearly.
They should have a confident and flexible approach with the ability to work without direct supervision, whilst working under pressure and ensuring that they prioritise work based on risk.
They should have excellent communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise and provide support.
They should also have experience in crisis management, with the ability to handle and manage situations of heightened risk, stress and emotional turmoil.
Why Work With Us?Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police
Further InformationFor further information about the SOLO role, please contact SOLO Force Advisor Steph Evans
steph.evans@surrey.police.uk
Please note that these positions are for Bluestone East - at the moment they are based out of Banstead however this will be changing to the new Perrywood site in Salfords.
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
Following 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@policejobssurreyandsussex.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
