Make a positive difference to the lives of victims and witnesses and help to bring offenders to justice. If so, we are looking for a Witness Care Officer to join us on a part-time, permanent basis working 25.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday with one late shift until 5pm. Our Witness Care Team provides a vital service to both victims and witnesses of crime by offering ongoing support, guidance and advice throughout case and court proceedings. Key Responsibilities Provide necessary guidance and support for guidance to colleagues, partners, victims, witnesses, and other appropriate agencies. Ongoing liaison with witnesses to ensure readiness, attendance at hearings and hearing outcomes. Record, store and supply information using appropriate computer systems. The must haves Educated to A Level grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent. Have empathy and patience when communicating with individuals. Ability to gather and process information whilst liaising and communicating with varying stakeholders. What’s in it for you? At Leicestershire Police, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more. For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy. What’s next If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Please click apply to complete your application, stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description. Vacancy closes 5th January 2025 at 23:55. Who we are Here at Leicestershire Police, doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It's these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.