We currently have a vacancy for a full time Supervisor to join our team in the Witness Care Unit - part of the Criminal Justice Department of Nottinghamshire Police.
This role is office-based Monday through Friday in line with the force's Agile Working Policy.
The Witness Care Unit's day to day business is closely aligned with the court's operating times. The unit deals with the full spectrum of criminal cases from shop thefts through to the most serious offences such as serious sexual assaults, domestic abuse matters and fatalities.
As Supervisor you will work alongside the existing full time Supervisor to co-manage a team of 16 Witness Care Officers and 3 administrators leading their performance in line with the Victim's Code of Practice, compliance with Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme and manging timely provision of medical forensic evidence.
The role includes but is not limited to allocating new work and monitoring workloads to meet fluctuating demands on resources, performance and attendance management of staff, closely working with Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and His Majesty's Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) to ensure meaningful case progression of trials with a focus on Crown Court and Magistrates court matters, providing guidance to police officers and staff regarding criminal justice and the role of the Witness Care Unit, ensuring that staff understand changing legislation, policy and procedure across a complex Criminal Justice landscape.
The successful candidate will have highly developed written and verbal communication skills with a focus on detail, experience or knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, knowledge and understanding of the Victim's Code of Practice, the ability to make quick decisions in real time to accommodate HMCTS listing practices, changing trial requirements and issues arising from victims and witnesses who may be required to attend court, the ability to line manage staff and implement new working practices, the capacity to maintain professionalism and empathy while and working to strict deadlines.
The ability to maintain a level of emotional detachment while providing a victim centered service is also key with a view to maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
For further information about the role please contact Amy Linville-Sibley, Victim and Witness Manager Amy.linville-sibley@notts.police.uk
Benefits:
Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:
Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.
To Apply:
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.
The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.
You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Recruitment – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 3 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
