Staff Officer

Our client, based in Hollywood are looking for 2x Staff Officers to join their team

Job Description:

- Prisoner Ombudsman investigations into deaths in custody assist the State to fulfil its duty, as required by Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights, by informing the Coroner’s Inquest which is required by law. The PSNI further inform the Coroner’s Inquest. The Prisoner Ombudsman is notified when a death occurs after which an investigator will attend the scene within 4 hours. The specific aims of a death in custody investigations are to:

- Establish the circumstances surrounding the death;

- Examine the care provided to the deceased by the Prison Service and Trust;

- Assess whether improvements could help prevent a similar death in the future;

- Ensure the bereaved family can raise concerns; and

- Assist the Coroner’s inquest.

Detailed reports on each investigation are completed and most of these are published. The reports highlight issues of concern that need to be addressed by the Prison Service and the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (the Trust),identify learning and commend good practice, where appropriate.

The post holder may be required to visit any Prison Establishment in Northern Ireland (Maghaberry Prison – near Moira, Magilligan Prison – near Limavady and Hydebank Wood College (Young Men and Female Prison – near Belfast.) to attend interviews and meetings, including with individuals in custody and their prison groups. Therefore must have access to a form of transport which will permit them to meet the requirements of the post in full. Sometimes travel will be beyond public transport routes or when public transport is not available, and you therefore must have access to a form of transport which will enable you to fulfil your responsibilities.

- £17.09ph (weekly)

Location:

- Prisoner Ombudsman Office

100 Belfast Road

Holywood

BT18 9QY

- ASAP

Essential Criteria:

- 5 GCSEs Including Maths & English (Must have certificate Proof)

- Degree (Must have certificate Proof)

- Currently has CTC clearance

- Experience of carrying out investigations and writing reports

- Experience of working in Prison/Police/Probation environment

- Placement will end 31st March 2025

Work Pattern:

- 9-5 Monday to Friday

- Flexible re working Pattern

- The normal conditioned hours of work are full-time: 37 hours excluding meal breaks Monday to Friday. Hybrid working is available.