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Coroner's Support Officers- Woking - Flexible Working Available

Employer
Surrey County Council
Location
Woking, Surrey
Salary
£19,875 per annum
Closing date
28 Feb 2019

Job Details

Job Details

£19,875 per annum for 36 hours per week based at Woking Magistrates Court (Coroner's Offices), Woking, Surrey, GU22 7YL.

We have 4 posts available that are offered as 6 month secondment / fixed term contract opportunities.

From flexible working to job sharing (where possible) we are committed to providing a healthy work life balance. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 24 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service, a generous local government salary related pension, as well as the option to join our car lease scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff.

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

About the Role

Do you enjoy engaging with people?

Would you like the opportunity put your investigative skills to good use?

Does the sound of joining a team who are looking to transform their way of working appeal?

If yes, we may have the perfect role for you! 

We are looking for 4 temporary Coroners Support Officers to help in the effective delivery of operations within our busy Coroners service. You will report into the Coroner Service Office Manager, and will be responsible for supporting with investigations into sudden deaths that are referred to the Coroner. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders including, coroner’s officers, Police, other professionals involved in investigations, and bereaved families, therefore you will put your high level communication skills to full use. You will also require the ability to gather information and present your findings for the purpose of investigations in a well-reasoned way, taking into account all of the evidence available to you. 

You will sometimes be operating in very difficult and challenging circumstances therefore you will apply a sensitive and discreet approach to your work. You will be highly organised and methodical in the approach to your work, maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail in all that you do.  Your work may include any of the following duties on a day to day basis:

* Make arrangements for inquests (including summoning a jury)

* Preparing documentation for the Coroner

* Submitting documentation to the local registrar

* Entering and updating records onto IT systems

You will be a pro- active team player who is able to work collaboratively and using your own initiative to achieve common team goals and service aims. 

To be shortlisted to interview for this position your CV will clearly evidence:

* Your excellent customer service skills

* Experience and ability to work with a wide range of people (internal and external).

* Your experience of using a variety of IT systems and software

*Your well-reasoned investigation skills

*Attention to detail and accuracy in your work

Knowledge and experience of registration or coronial processes would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and gain experience in the coroner’s office which may open the door to future opportunities.

For more information please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job profile.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion or more information please contact Lindsey Dod by e-mail at [email protected]

We look forward to receiving your application. 

Additional Information

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28th February 2019.

Applications will be regularly reviewed and if you are successfully shortlisted you will be contacted and invited for interview.

Please note, if access to the GCSX (PSN) network is required for this role, a Basic Disclosure (DBS check) will be required to meet the Government Baseline Personnel Security Standards.

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