High Harm Victim Care Coordinator

at  Hertfordshire Police

Force
Hertfordshire Constabulary
HIDDEN - Role Type
Police Staff
Contract Duration
Fixed Term Contract, Temporary
Contract Type
Full Time
Department
Safeguarding
Location
Hatfield
Grade
A4
Salary
£31,296
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Allowance
Shift Allowance
Shift allowance additional pay point
5
Hours / Week
37
Contract Duration Months
24
Closing Date
16/11/2024, 23:55
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who wants to support the development and delivery of a new way to support victims of high harm crimes.
Funding from the OPCC has given us the exciting opportunity to shape the future of outstanding victim care for those victims of domestic abuse, rape and serious sexual offences, working across the
Domestic Abuse and Safeguarding Unit (DAISU) and Sexual Offences Investigation Team (SOIT). The role will be managed by the Detective Sergeant of the Beacon Safeguarding Hub which is co-located within DAISU. The innovative post is currently funded for 2 years and then subject to evaluation to test effectiveness.
You will be joining a highly motivated team of staff and officers with your key role being focused on delivering procedural justice to improve victim experience, build trust and confidence, reducing victim attrition as a consequence.
The aim of the post, through collaborative and partnership working, is to help reduce witness attrition by addressing those issues that may cause a victim to have concerns, doubts or practical difficulties in attending court.
In addition to this there will be regular victim contact, assessing the needs of victims, providing advice, guidance and support for victims of domestic abuse, rape and serious sexual offences.
You will provide them with safeguarding and signposting, and referring them onwards to appropriate support agencies.
If you have strong communication skills, a desire to help victims of domestic abuse rape and serious sexual offences, and are confident using different computer systems then this could be the job for you.
Also previous experience in setting up pilot schemes or managing projects would be preferred.
You will be working a shift pattern to address when there may be the need to contact victims out of normal working day hours.

The full role profile is attached together with the shift pattern. Interested applicants are asked to provide up to 250 words against each of the following CVFs at Level 1, and the minimum entry requirements as per attached role profile:

• We are emotionally aware
• We take ownership
• We are collaborative
• We deliver, support and inspire

Those shortlisted for interview will be expected to provide evidence against all personal qualities and entry requirements attached in the role profile.
For further discussion please contact DS Wendy Close – wendy.close@herts.police.uk.
Additional Information
All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.
Internal applicants within Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire Constabulary or Hertfordshire Constabulary (BCH), should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.
This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until the conditional offer stage throughout the recruitment process. Please see attached role profile for guidance. Redeployees will take priority over other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until conditional offer.
As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.
It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

WHY WORK FOR HERTFORDSHIRE CONSTABULARY?

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

The full role profile is attached together with the shift pattern. Interested applicants are asked to provide up to 250 words against each of the following CVFs at Level 1, and the minimum entry requirements as per attached role profile:

• We are emotionally aware
• We take ownership
• We are collaborative
• We deliver, support and inspir