Victim & Witness Support Officer

Northumbria Police; North East; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Northumbria Police seeks a Victim & Witness Support Officer in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves providing support to victims of crime, developing care plans, and ensuring compliance with the Victims Code. It offers a fixed-term contract until March 2026, focusing on inclusivity and support for staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in support or welfare roles related to victims of crime is essential.
• Ability to develop recovery plans and assess risks.
• Strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support victims of crime by developing personalized care and recovery plans.
• Coordinate support and ensure adherence to the Victims Code.
• Conduct risk assessments and support witnesses through the criminal justice process.

Skills

Personalized care coordination

Risk assessments

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

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Victim & Witness Support Officer, Newcastle upon Tyne

Client: Northumbria Police

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d19b7deab0a7

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

Job Description:

Role:

Salary: Band 6, £29,055-£31,296

Location: Agile, Forth Banks and homeworking

Hours/Contract: 37 hours/FTC/Secondment Until 31 March 2026

About the team

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and fight crime. We are a large team of police staff and volunteers, offering various opportunities, training, and support to develop your career. We promote inclusivity, respect, and support health and wellbeing.

The role

Join Northumbria Police in our Criminal Justice Department as a Victim & Witness Support Officer, on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2026. You will support victims of crime by developing personalized care and recovery plans, coordinating support, and ensuring adherence to the Victims Code. You will liaise with stakeholders, conduct risk assessments, and support witnesses through the criminal justice process.