Traffic Caseworker

Warwickshire Police; Warwick; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine etablierte Behörde sucht einen engagierten Caseworker, um die Fallvorbereitung für die Strafverfolgung zu unterstützen. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Verwaltung von Fallakten, die Kommunikation mit verschiedenen Stellen und die Nutzung moderner Technologien, um sicherzustellen, dass alle Daten korrekt und fristgerecht verarbeitet werden. Sie werden Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das sich für die Unterstützung von Opfern und Zeugen während des gesamten Strafverfahrens einsetzt. Wenn Sie über ausgezeichnete Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und eine Leidenschaft für die Justiz verfügen, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Umgang mit komplexen Informationen und der Anwendung im Strafjustizsystem.
• Kenntnisse in der Verwaltung von Fallakten und der digitalen Datenübertragung.

Responsibilities

• Vorbereitung von Fallakten für die Crown Prosecution innerhalb festgelegter Fristen.
• Aktualisierung von IT-Systemen mit Fallinformationen für Gerichte und CPS.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

IT-Kenntnisse

Datenorganisation

Zeitmanagement

Education

GCSE/Level 3 oder gleichwertig

Tools

Microsoft Office

LIBRA Q View

Police National Computer

CRIMES/GENIE

Pentip

CRASH

Case/Custody

ARMs

Job description

Caseworker - Traffic

Location - Leamington Spa

Permanent

Full Time

Salary - £24,222.00 - £25,626.00

Job Purpose

To provide an efficient case file preparation service in support of case management by providing continuity of support for offenders, victims, and witnesses throughout the prosecution process. This involves extensive use of digital file processes, continually linking with national and legislative requirements.

Main Responsibilities

1. Preparation of Advance Disclosure on Crown Prosecution files in relation to criminal offences, ensuring these are prepared within set timescales.
2. Respond to requests for information received in writing and over the phone from solicitors, insurance companies, third-party suppliers, councils, courts, and the Crown Prosecution Service.
3. Update the LIBRA Q View system following magistrates' court adjournments and final hearing results.
4. Update the Victim and Witness Service regarding conditional bail for defendants.
5. Add victim and witness information to the Crown Prosecution National Case Management system, ensuring timely and accurate digital data transfer to other criminal justice agencies.
6. Research and collate court hearing outcomes in magistrates' and crown courts, understanding sentencing guidelines, and ensuring all systems are updated accurately.
7. Accurately record, file, and retrieve all taped interview media, including interviews with vulnerable witnesses, to support prosecution cases.
8. Utilize technology to support performance and interrogate force systems such as Police National Computer, CRIMES/GENIE, Pentip, CRASH, Case/Custody, and ARMs, ensuring files are MoPI compliant and aligned with policies.
9. Manage out-of-court disposals like conditional cautions, victim-led penalties, drug referral schemes, and educational outcomes, promoting restorative justice.
10. Set first court dates in the system at the start of custody-initiated offences, interfacing with courts and CPS systems to meet timescales.
11. Create postal requisitions for initial court hearings, setting dates, creating relevant charges, and informing defendants accordingly.
12. Provide information to solicitors and insurance companies, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with legal and organizational protocols.
13. Update IT systems with case file information, including victim and witness details, for electronic transfer to courts and CPS.
14. Conduct quality assurance on out-of-court disposal files and system records.
15. Review daily court lists to identify sentencing hearings and ensure timely updates to IT systems.
16. Prepare antecedent information per Practice Directions.
17. Manage a 'bring forward system' to ensure timely receipt of final hearing outcomes.
18. Support warrants management administratively.
19. Undertake additional duties as required, commensurate with the role's responsibilities.

Special Conditions

Frequent physical effort required. Exposure to disturbing or unpleasant images or tasks. Working hours between 0700 and 1700 within a flexi-time scheme, with potential work outside core hours on a rota.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Educated to GCSE/Level 3 or equivalent, with grades A-C in English and Maths.
• Working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, especially criminal and road traffic prosecutions.

Experience

• Proven experience of and ability to understand and apply complex information.

Key Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines, managing high workloads and competing demands.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office or equivalent.
• Ability to file and retrieve data both numerically and alphabetically.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.