Victim Liaison & Safeguarding Specialist

Ministry of Justice; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Victim Liaison Officer to support victims and families involved in the Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) or Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). You will provide information, assess risk, and coordinate with criminal justice partners to ensure victims' views are heard throughout the offender’s sentence.

You will travel as needed, contribute to inter-agency meetings, and help victims participate in decision-making around risk management, while upholding confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Liaise with victims and their families to inform them about key stages and developments in the offender’s sentence or hospital order under VCS and VNS.
• Use computer-based systems to obtain information and maintain records related to victims with timeliness.
• Assess risks and needs of victims and complete required actions, including home or alternate location visits.
• Identify changes in risk or need and refer to senior managers or professionals in other agencies.
• Carry out safeguarding duties for children and adults in line with PS responsibilities and policies.
• Ensure effective referrals and communications with other probation colleagues and agencies.
• Represent victims and their families in interprofessional meetings to support risk management and safeguarding.
• Support victims to write or present statements to the parole board, in person or remotely.
• Provide training and mentoring to new VLOs and educate professionals about VCS and VNS.
• Engage in ongoing learning, including mandatory training.
• Provide cover within the victim liaison unit as appropriate.

Job description

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Victim Liaison Officer to support victims and families involved in the Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) or Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). You will provide information, assess risk, and coordinate with criminal justice partners to ensure victims' views are heard throughout the offender’s sentence.

You will travel as needed, contribute to inter-agency meetings, and help victims participate in decision-making around risk management, while upholding confidentiality