Coroners Referral Officer
Coroners Referral Officer
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Job Description
We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in West Sussex to assist with the appointment of a Coroners Referral Officer on a 5month contract likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: 15.87 19.69 per Hour
Summary:
In this role you will be responsible for recording sudden and unexpected death in line with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013 Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013 and the Chief Coroners Guidance. You will deal directly with HM Senior and Area Coroners for West Sussex bereaved families and a variety of thirdparty agencies on a daily basis so clear communication and liaison is key to the role to ensure all parties are updated with the progress of referrals and are provided with appropriate support.
Responsibilities:
- Solely responsible and has the autonomy to record sudden and unexpected death in line with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013 Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013 and the Chief Coroners Guidance.
- Acting as a single point of contact providing immediate support and guidance to bereaved families following sudden and unexpected death ensuring that families and interested persons are updated with the progress of the investigation and are provided with any necessary support.
- Preparing for and writing statements where appropriate of families professionals and witnesses in compliance with Coroners and Justice Act 2009 Coroners (Investigations) Regulations 2013 Coroners (Inquests) Rules 2013 and the Chief Coroners Guidance
- Inputting all referrals to the Coroners Office to the Coroners database with all additional relevant paperwork.
- Developing and fostering new relationships with partner agencies and external service providers negotiating and influencing information exchange and intelligence gathering.
Essential:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the confidence and ability to influence and persuade others.
- Ability to independently exercise own judgement in a consistent manner within confines of legislation and agreed procedures.
- Full driving licence.
Qualifications:
- A level qualification or equivalent experience within the coronial environment.
- Good knowledge of Coroners policies and procedures relating to Coroners investigations.
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements relating to general day to day staff/working office.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
- This role requires an enhanced DBS
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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Employment Type
Full Time
