Specialist Case Worker – Road Safety Team (RST) in Shoreham-by-Sea

Division / Department - Operations Command

Grade - Grade 9

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - £30,897 - £33,603

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Shoreham

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message: We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities:

From your first day with us you will be part of a Sussex Police Road Safety Team (SPRST) making a real difference across Sussex. SPRST is aiming to reduce collisions and casualties on the roads in Sussex in line with the Government’s targets recently published in the DFT Road Safety Strategy. You will be required to build traffic offence case files in preparation for Crown Prosecution Service Advice and court trials. They are required to examine and assess all documents and maintain and manage exhibits in investigations as identified by the Prosecutions Manager or Officer in the Case. You will also be required to review material relating to the alleged offence and decide the relevance of that material to the investigation and suitable disclosure methods.

Applicants will be expected to gain a good working knowledge of the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and current Attorney General Disclosure guidelines. Knowledge of court procedures would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare files as according to Crown Prosecution Service requirements.
• Taking a proactive approach in supporting cases through to conclusion at court.
• To take on the role of disclosure and exhibits officer in road traffic court files.
• Obtain additional statements and additional evidence where necessary.
• Action and respond to correspondence from all involved parties including all agencies within the Criminal Justice System.
• Reviewing the material generated and assessing its evidential relevance.
• Advise the Investigation team on all aspects of file preparation and disclosure, including that of sensitive material, and actively take part in case meetings.
• Provide training, advice and support to staff involved in case preparation as required.

Skills & Experience:

• Ideally to have experience of case build and file preparation.
• Knowledge of court procedures would be an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• To have a strong working knowledge and practical experience of the application of data protection.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Procedures and Investigation Act 1996 (CPIA) and current Attorney General Disclosure Guidelines, and an understanding of the role of Disclosure Officer would be desirable.
• Recent and relevant experience within an investigations or criminal justice environment and experience of document and exhibit management.
• High standard of computer literacy/ Advantageous to have knowledge of police and criminal justice IT systems.
• Proven experience in collating and assessing information and making concise and accurate decisions.
• Work effectively as part of a team and able to work effectively on own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits:

• Career progression
• Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Discounts for everyday spend
• On-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• Generous and supportive parental leave
• Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• Discounted contributory healthcare scheme

We are only as good as our people. It’s important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we’ll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self-employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.