Job Description

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Statement Taker to work within the Devon & Cornwall Police Force

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference? Our client is seeking a dedicated Statement Taker to join their team! If you have a passion for helping others and possess strong communication skills, we want to hear from you!

Contract Type: Temporary until at least January 2027
Location: Camborne Police Station
Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, shifts with some weekends
Hourly Rate: 14.10 per hour
Successful candidates will be required to complete the Police Staff Induction and mandatory Health & Safety training along with Police Vetting (you must have resided within the UK for a Minimum of 3 years)

Key Responsibilities:
As a Statement Taker, you will play a crucial role in supporting victims and witnesses through remote interviews. Your main responsibilities include:

• Preparing, conducting, and recording remote interviews in line with the Professionalisation Investigation Programme (PIP) and legal standards.
• Identifying and addressing any Risk, Harm, and Vulnerability issues, ensuring appropriate care for victims and witnesses.
• Adapting your communication style to meet individual needs and confirming understanding throughout the interview process.
• Recording statements accurately, ensuring compliance with PACE guidelines and CPS standards.
• Completing allocated enquiries within required time-frames and to the highest standards.

What We're Looking For:
To excel in this role, you should possess the following essential skills and qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of individuals.
• Strong listening skills with the capability to ask pertinent questions and extract relevant information.
• Excellent communication skills, including a good command of the English language, literacy, and comprehension.
• A solid understanding of the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.
• Accurate keyboard skills with a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute.
• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.

Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute positively to your community while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. You will be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, emotional awareness, and critical analysis.

If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills we are looking for, apply today! Join our client in supporting those who need it most and help create a safer environment for all.

How to Apply:
To express your interest, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We can't wait to hear from you!

Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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