Caseworker - Traffic
Location - Leamington Spa
Permanent
Full Time
Salary - £24,222.00 - £25,626.00
Job purpose:
To provide an efficient case file preparation service in support of case management by providing continuity of support for offenders, victims, and witnesses throughout the prosecution process. This includes extensive use of digital file processes aligned with national and legislative requirements.
Main responsibilities:
1. Preparation of Advance Disclosure on Crown Prosecution files related to criminal offences, ensuring timely completion.
2. Respond to requests for information from Solicitors, Insurance companies, third-party suppliers, Councils, Courts, CPS, etc., via written and telephone communication.
3. Update the LIBRA Q View system regarding Magistrates Courts adjournments and final hearing results.
4. Update Victim and Witness Service records concerning conditional bail for Defendants.
5. Add Victim and Witness information to the Crown Prosecution National Case Management system, ensuring accurate digital data transfer to other Criminal Justice agencies.
6. Research and collate court hearing outcomes, understanding sentencing guidelines to ensure accurate updates in Warwickshire Police and national IT systems.
7. Record, file, and retrieve taped interview media, including vulnerable witness interviews, to support prosecution cases.
8. Utilize technology to support performance, interrogate Force Systems, and ensure compliance with MoPI and data retention policies.
9. Manage out-of-court disposals such as Conditional Cautions, Drug referral schemes, and educational outcomes, promoting Restorative Justice principles.
10. Set initial court dates in the Case Preparation Force system, interfacing with Courts and CPS systems for timely communication.
11. Create Postal Requisitions, set court hearing dates, and prepare relevant digital files and documentation for defendants.
12. Provide information to Solicitors and Insurance companies, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to legal and organizational protocols.
13. Update IT systems with case file information, victim, and witness details for electronic transfer to courts and CPS.
14. Perform quality assurance on 'out of court' disposal files and system records.
15. Review Crown Court lists daily to track sentencing hearings and update IT systems accordingly.
16. Prepare antecedent information as per Practice Directions.
17. Manage a 'bring forward system' to ensure timely receipt of final hearing outcomes.
18. Support Warrants management administratively.
19. Undertake other duties as required, commensurate with the role's responsibilities and grading.
Special Conditions:
Requires frequent physical effort, exposure to disturbing images or tasks, and working hours between 0700 and 1700 hours within a Flexi-time scheme, including occasional work outside core hours on a rota.
Person Specification:
Knowledge:
* GCSEs or equivalent, grades A-C in English and Maths.
* Working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, particularly criminal and Road Traffic prosecutions.
Experience:
* Proven experience in assimilating and applying complex information.
Key Skills:
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
* Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage high workloads.
* Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office or equivalent.
* Ability to file and retrieve data systematically.
* Teamwork skills.
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