Victim and Witness Care Officer

Dorset
Internal Secondment
Please note that it is recommended that applicants applying for an internal or external secondment will need to seek support from their SMT for their temporary release from their substantive role before applying from their SMT. At the end of the secondment the successful applicant(s) would return to their substantive role. However, if in the meantime the releasing department is subject to review, the successful applicant(s) would be included in that review as if still in post.
a Fixed Term contract
30/07/2027
Dorset Crime & Criminal Justice
Bournemouth Police Station (OC)
Hybrid Worker
A Hybrid Worker is an employee whose role can be performed remotely from a variety of alternative locations including force premises, partner organisation premises or a member of staff's home. 
This role will require the post holder to travel to alternative locations on an ad hoc basis to undertake the role, travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with force policy.
Scale D
Internal and External Recruitment
Starts at £27,204 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £29,859 per annum

The above salary is based on a full time (37 hour) salary. If you are successful in a part time role this will be pro-rata'd to reflect your working hours.

Please note: Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Yes

For additional information on allowances please see our "allowances" page

Full Time
37
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
Competency and Values Framework (CVF)
Level 1: click this link for details of the CVF level for this specific role.
12 January 2026

To provide a single point of contact (SPOC) for victims and witnesses ensuring a professional, and seamless support service from the first point of contact through to the conclusion of an investigation and outcome at court.

To manage and engage with victims and witnesses throughout the investigation at key stages in line with the Victims Code of Practice (VCoP), identifying those victims entitled to an enhanced service. To Facilitate liaison between victims and witnesses, Dorset Police, Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), His Majesty’s Court Tribunal Service (HMCTS) and support agencies to ensure effective trials.

To maintain performance and timeliness in line with both local and national standards are consistently met and complied with, in line with the Victims and Prisoners Bill and VCoP. 

For further information, please see attached Job description.

05/01/2026, 12:00

For Further Information, Please Contact:
Andrew BEST
Victim and Witness Care Manager
01202222788
andrew.best@dorset.pnn.police.uk

How to apply: To apply for this role please click the 'apply' button below, you will then be taken to a registration page. Please complete this registration form to create an account, once created you will be taken to the application. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.