SYP - OPCC - Caseworker

Role: Caseworker

Department: Office of the Police Crime Commissioner

Location: Carbrook – Force HQ, Sheffield

Salary: Band D - £24, 759 - £28, 353

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

‘An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone with a passion for public service to provide key information and support to the Police and Crime Commissioner in support of a safer South Yorkshire’

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is a directly elected official, accountable to the public of South Yorkshire for the delivery of efficient and effective policing and crime services. He has a duty to involve and engage the public and wider stakeholders, so that their views can be considered and fed into the design and delivery of services that support a safer South Yorkshire.

The PCC sets out the policing and crime priorities in his Police and Crime Plan and then determines the budget and level of council tax policing precept required to deliver that Plan. He is also responsible for commissioning victims’ services.

As the PCC’s Caseworker, you will carry out appropriate investigations in order to respond to a wide range of people, including members of the public, local Councillors and MPs, on behalf of the PCC.

You will also work closely with the PCC’s Independent Custody Visitors and support the Governance and Compliance Manager in the smooth administration of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s governance and assurance meeting arrangements.

To be successful you must have excellent customer service skills and be an excellent communicator. You will need to be confident, diligent and professional at all times and have high standards of integrity.

If you feel you have the right skills and commitment to undertake this interesting and challenging role, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you.

If you would like to talk informally about the roles then please call the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Yorkshire and ask for Sally Parkin Tel: 0114 2964140 or email: info@southyorkshire-pcc.gov.uk

An application pack can be found here or by contacting the Office.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 2nd August 2019

Shortlisting will take place w/c 5 August with testing and interviews taking place on the 20 August 2019. Candidates should note that appointment to this position is subject to successfully passing vetting clearance, at the appropriate level.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive polices to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service (accessible 24/7)

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years has been identified for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy. Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted. Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted. If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Further Information:

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For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities. For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

http://nextgen.app.yhrn.police/sites/SYPIntranet/SA/Fairness/Web/Home.aspx

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