17894 - Victim Liaison Officer - Cumbria

Job description

General Information Salary: £37,238 - £44,520 Working Pattern: Full Time: Vacancy Approach: External: Location: Carlisle: Region: North West: Closing Date: 11-Jun-2026 Business Unit: NPS North West Public Protection (2021) Post Type: Permanent: Civil Service Grade: Other: Number of jobs available: 1 Reserve List: 12 Months Job ID: 17894 Descriptions & requirements: Job description: Overview of the job: The job holder will work with victims of crime and victims’ families who are participating in, or are being considered for inclusion in, the statutory Probation Service (PS) Victim Contact Scheme (VCS) or Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). The job holder will work in accordance with the PS VCS and VNS Guidance, relevant policies, and legislation to contribute to the assessment and management of risk posed by offenders in order to protect the public. They will liaise with victims and their families to provide them with information about significant developments during the offender’s sentence or order and enable victims and their families to participate by making representations to inform decision-making around risk management. The job holder will also liaise with relevant professionals...