We have an exciting opportunity for a Triage & Early Intervention Officer to join the South Wales team, working 37.5 hours a week, based in our Victim Care unit at Llanrumney in Cardiff. Victim Support offers a hybrid working policy, where you will be able to work some of your working week from home.
If you want to make a difference every day and contribute to change & improvement for those who need it, we would love to hear from you.
County/Borough: Cardiff
Office location: Llanrumney Police Station, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF3 4FD
Full time/Part time: Full time
Hours per week: 37.5
Work schedule: Mon-Fri (10am-6pm)
Basic Salary: £23,970 per annum
Allowances: Travel expenses
Contract type: Permanent
DBS required? Yes
Police vetting required? Yes
Closing Date: 29/10/2024
Ref No: 5824
What we offer:
* Flexible working options including hybrid working
* 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
* An extra day off for your Birthday
* Pension with 5% employer contribution
* Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
* High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
* Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
* Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
* Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in our office in Rumney Police Station, Cardiff, CF3 4FD. The purpose of this role is to provide support to victims, ensuring that South Wales Victim Focus successfully helps people cope and recover from the effects of crime. South Wales Victim Focus serves diverse communities, many of whom experience a range of barriers that may impact their ability to cope and recover from what they have experienced.
As a Victim Care Officer, you will work as part of a team providing direct support to the victims of crime ensuring they have appropriate information and resources to recover from their experiences.
You will need:
* Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses
* Knowledge of a range of voluntary and statutory agencies
* Knowledge of safeguarding issues and legislation
* Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment
* Able to work without direct supervision
* Knowledge of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
* Ability to gather, analyse and use information and evidence from different sources
* Problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System.
Victim Support is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr