JOB NEWS: Northumbria Police is hiring a Victim & Witness Support Office to work on an Full-time basis
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JOB: Victim & Witness Support Officer
Employer: Northumbria Police
Location: Tyne & Wear (Newcastle – Agile working, Forth Banks & homeworking)
Salary: £30,276–£32,613 per year (Band 6 – appointed at bottom of band)
Apply: https://careers.northumbria.police.uk/
Details:
- Full-time (37 hours per week)
- Fixed Term / Secondment until 30 June 2027
- Closing date: 15 March 2026
- Agile working (minimum one day per week on site recommended two)
Role includes:
- Acting as single point of contact for victims of crime
- Developing personalised cope and recovery plans
- Providing case updates once within the Criminal Justice System
- Supporting witnesses with court engagement plans
- Conducting risk assessments and liaising with multi-agency partners
- Maintaining accurate records and adhering to data protection policies
Requirements:
- Strong customer service and empathic communication skills
- Ability to build relationships across multi-agency environments
- Confident IT skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Willingness to learn criminal justice legislation and procedures
Benefits include:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus bank holidays
- Public sector pension (up to 16% employer contribution)
- Flexi time and flexible working options
- NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Access to private healthcare and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sports & Social Club membership
Vetting requirement: Must have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years. Role subject to 6-month probation and recruitment vetting clearance.
To apply, click here.
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