Job Introduction
Job Title: Victim Liaison Officer
Working Pattern: 1 x Full-time position available.
Salary: £32,597 - £35,412
Location: Some flexibility with regard to office base, role will involve countywide working.
Closing Date: 26th April
Interviews: Tuesday 5th May (face to face)
About You:
We are looking to recruit someone with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and with Youth Justice or victim focussed experience. You must be highly motivated to work with the victims of offences committed by children.
Victim Liaison Officers (VLOs) within the Future4Me team play a vital role in ensuring victims are supported and that their views and voice are heard and embedded within decision making and assessment processes within Youth Justice. The VLO ensure that victims are kept informed and updated, that they are able to access additional support as required and that, where appropriate, they are able to engage in Restorative Justice processes.
VLO's must have excellent communication skills to enable engagement with, and advocacy for, a wide range of victims.
You will be dedicated and passionate about supporting victims.
About the Role:
We currently have 1 permanent, full-time position, which will involve working alongside another Victim Liaison Officer. A driving licence and car are essential as you will be working across the county. There is some flexibility as to which of our offices are set as a work-base. There may be a small element of evening work where there is a need to engage with a victim who works in the daytime.
You will work with the victims of offences committed by children who are dealt with via Out Of Court Resolution as well as those who receive statutory court orders.
This can be a demanding role however one that brings great job satisfaction.
About the Team:
Future4Me launched Countywide in February 2019 and brought together the Council's core offer to adolescents by building on the Youth Offending Team, Youth Hub and Family Help. Focusing on supporting young people aged 14-18,we have a dedicated team with a focus on Youth Justice, diversion, victims, child exploitation, youth housing and community interventions as well as our Complex Health Team.
Future4Me operates on a County-wide basis and focuses on multi-agency working, using Trauma Informed Practice and Restorative Principles to deliver a package of support.
What you can expect from us:
You will receive an in-depth induction, regular case supervision and on-going training. We offer a number of great benefits which include a competitive salary, an excellent pension, a car lease scheme, flexible working conditions and much more.
Should you wish to have an informal discussion about the roles please contact Tony Pryce on tony.pryce@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Please note that Interviews will be held face-to-face on Tuesday 5th May.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements
PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.
Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.
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