Victim Liaison Officer — Safeguarding Communities

Ministry of Justice; Macclesfield; Presencial; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Victim Liaison Officer to work with victims and families affected by serious crimes within the Probation Service framework. You will assess risk, inform on developments during an offender’s sentence, and support participation in decision-making around risk management.

You will liaise with professionals across agencies, provide training to new VLOs, and travel regularly to maintain contact with victims across rural and urban areas, upholding equality and

Formación

• Knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system including courts, prisons, probation and the Parole Board.
• Willingness to travel regularly to maintain contact with victims and professionals across rural and urban areas.
• Ability to work to policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilidades

• Liaise with victims and their families to inform them about key stages and developments regarding an offender’s sentence or hospital order as set out in the VCS and VNS.
• Use computer-based administrative systems to obtain relevant information and to maintain records relating to victims and other documentation within agreed timescales.
• Assess risks and needs of victims and their families and complete required actions within appropriate timescales including home or alternate location visits.
• Identify changes in risk or need and refer to senior managers and professionals in other agencies as appropriate.
• Carry out safeguarding duties for children and adults in line with PS responsibilities and policies.
• Ensure effective referrals and communication with other probation colleagues and professionals in other agencies.
• Participate in interprofessional meetings to represent victims and their families and support risk management and safeguarding.
• Support victims and their families to write or present statements for parole board hearings, in person or remotely.
• Provide training and mentoring support to new VLOs and educate professionals about VCS and VNS responsibilities.
• Engage in ongoing learning to keep up-to-date with policies, legislation, and best practice and complete mandatory training.

Descripción del empleo

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a Victim Liaison Officer to work with victims and families affected by serious crimes within the Probation Service framework. You will assess risk, inform on developments during an offender’s sentence, and support participation in decision-making around risk management.

You will liaise with professionals across agencies, provide training to new VLOs, and travel regularly to maintain contact with victims across rural and urban areas, upholding equality and