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Are you passionate about delivering excellence for victims and witnesses? Do you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy working with others, and want to make a meaningful difference to those impacted by crime? Victim Support is seeking a confident and organised, Triage and Early Interventions Officer to work in our Witness Service Referral and Information Centre (RIC). You will be the first point of contact for witnesses and professionals within the criminal justice system (CJS) and will play a pivotal role in providing high quality support to all victims and witnesses of crime. If you're motivated by team work and organising case files, we would love to hear from you. This role is home-based within England and Wales.
Job Responsibility
Act as the first point of contact for clients referred into the service, ensuring that comprehensive needs and risks assessments are completed and a tailored response to each client’s needs is provided
Deliver initial support services and ensure high quality support and effective triage work is completed for people affected by crime, in accordance with the Witness Service operating procedures and be responsible for delivery of a professional and effective telephone /video call-based support service
Ensure each witnesses receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions
Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns including both child protection and vulnerable adult issues
Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, person-centred approach that recognises diverse needs and vulnerabilities
Requirements
Strong administration and organising skills
Knowledge of safeguarding issues and legislation relating to both child protection and vulnerable adults
The ability to undertake needs and risks assessments and identify appropriate support
Experience delivering services in demanding environments with a focus on customer experience and service excellence
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
The ability to work without direct supervision, manage competing demands, and maintain organised and methodical working practices
Sound IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and case management systems
What we offer
Flexible Working Options
Generous Annual Leave – 28 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
Birthday Leave
Pension Plan – 5% employer contribution
Enhanced Allowances – Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
Exclusive Discounts – High street, holidays, gyms, entertainment, and more
Financial Wellbeing Support – Access to salary-deducted finance and guidance
Wellbeing Resources – Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
EDI Networks – Opportunities to engage in colleague groups promoting equity and inclusion
Sustainable Travel Schemes – Cycle to Work and season ticket loans
Career Development – Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities