Rasso Victim Engagement Officer

Do you have what it takes to protect our most vulnerable victims, to investigate our most harmful crimes and help make a difference when people need it the most?

The force Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team (RASSO) have an opportunity for six people to undertake a new role within the department on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. Please note - For internal candidates - Secondment opportunities may also be available but would require Line Manager approval. 

RASSO investigations are one of the most challenging and impactive crimes that effect a victim or survivor which can often have life lasting effects but can also be very rewarding when offenders are brought to justice and victims receive closure.

What you’ll be doing

• You will be the point of contact for victims and where available attend the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) with investigating officers to build a rapport from the outset of the investigation with the victim.
• You will Assess requirements of victims and provide adequate support, advice and guidance, making referrals where applicable to support services and partner agencies.
• You will support the investigating officers in relation to obtaining victim’s phones, submissions to DFU and management of the returning the phone to the victim as per ADR guidelines.
• You will undertake general administrative duties which include: -

Word processing

Formatting documents

Maintaining spreadsheets and record management systems

The must haves

• You must be an excellent communicator, able to speak about sensitive issues with victims of crime.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft
• You must have proven organisational skills and the ability to effectively prioritise tasks and achieve/ meet deadlines.
• Must demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving.
• Due to the vetting level, you must have resided in the UK for at least 5 years.

What’s in it for you?

At Derbyshire Constabulary, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits that if you join us you could enjoy.

Salary £22,671 - £27,351

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

What’s next

If you feel like this is a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you, please click apply to complete your application.

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• Vacancy closes 28th May 20244at 23:55.

Who we are

Working for Derbyshire Constabulary doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and dedicated support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Derbyshire.

To understand how you can make Derbyshire safer together visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.