Witness Statement Takers
Location: Manchester City Centre
Contract Type: Temporary - Approximately 2 Months
Hourly Rate: £17.53
Start Date: End of September
Working Pattern: Full Time Hybrid - 2 days per month in office (possibly more at the start for training)
Occasional travel may be required for this role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the medical and health sector? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy helping others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are recruiting for Witness Statement Takers on behalf of a Manchester based regulatory body.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving lives and supporting individuals in need.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment and develop skills that will help you thrive in your career.
- Team Spirit: Join a collaborative and enthusiastic team that values every member's contributions.
Your Role
As a Witness Statement Taker, you will be responsible for:
- Conducting witness interviews virtually or in person (you may very occasionally be required to travel for in person meetings)
- Analysing cases and key documents to prepare witness interview plans that address the requirements of an investigation
- Drafting witness statements, in accordance with legal and operational requirements
- Providing legal support to colleagues across the organisation on witness related issues, including in-house lawyers and investigation case officers
- Understand and applying safeguarding policy and processes for protecting children and adults at risk of harm (including knowing how to recognise, record and report safeguarding).
Suitable candidates for this role will have
- Previous experience of drafting quality witness statements that meet legal and procedural requirements
- Ideally hold or be working towards a legal qualification
- The ability to thoroughly analyse large volumes of complex information and cases, identify key evidential considerations, and produce high quality accurate documents in response
- The ability to communicate in a compassionate and professional way, including the ability to adapt your communication style and method to suit a wide range of individuals
- The ability to explain legal procedures clearly and provide tailored support to vulnerable individuals
- The ability to prioritise and manage your own time and workload to meet strict deadlines and targets
- Excellent customer service skills ensuring the needs of internal and external customers are met
- Ideally worked within a statutory framework
Perks of the Job
- Competitive hourly rate of £17.53
- Hybrid working options to support work-life balance - 2 days per month in office (more initially while training)
- Increase to 38 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) should your assignment go beyond 12 weeks
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A supportive and friendly workplace culture
- Access to employee wellness programs and resources
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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