Witness Care Unit Supervisor - Police Staff

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £30,333 to £32,613 per annum (pro rata if part time)

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.

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.

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.