88624 - County Court Bailiff
| Posting date: | 04 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,940 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2024 |
| Location: | DT4 8TE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 88624 |
Summary
Role: County Court Bailiff
About us
Are you interested in developing a career with a real purpose? We are looking for individuals who are committed to public service and to make a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If this sounds like you, please apply. HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles are critical, supporting our service users and colleagues in HMCTS with great performance and a strong culture. Joining us is a chance to play a pivotal role which give people and businesses access to potentially life-changing justice.
What will you be doing?
Bailiffs are responsible for the enforcement of civil and possession judgements and for the service of various legal documents, such as divorce petitions and to track and arrest individuals on committal warrants, which includes the need to attend court and transport prisoners to and from prison.
Bailiffs are required to travel to homes and businesses across the local and surrounding area, assess personal goods to secure payment for outstanding warrants and obtain possession of properties, where a Judge has ordered this, as well as dealing with other administrative duties.
This is a challenging role that will require the jobholder to deal with individuals who are in a vulnerable position and to solve problems by reference to comprehensive guidelines and instructions. Whilst the nature of the role means that bailiffs spend a proportion of the day working on their own, they are part of a wider team with management support to ensure that targets and standards are met.
Key Responsibilities include:
Removing goods where necessary to satisfy outstanding judgments and obtaining possession of properties where it has been so ordered.
Completing related paperwork and accurately receipting monies received.
Serving committal orders/warrants. Serving Court documents personally.
Inputting data and responding to e-mails.
Conveying prisoners to Court and attending in court when required.
Processing of cash payments with regard to propriety and security of monies.
Dealing with queries in person, by post and over the telephone.
Do you have the skills needed?
Excellent customer service skills,
Ability to work with and learn new IT systems and devices,
Postholders must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a private vehicle for use at work
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on this role.
About us
Are you interested in developing a career with a real purpose? We are looking for individuals who are committed to public service and to make a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If this sounds like you, please apply. HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles are critical, supporting our service users and colleagues in HMCTS with great performance and a strong culture. Joining us is a chance to play a pivotal role which give people and businesses access to potentially life-changing justice.
What will you be doing?
Bailiffs are responsible for the enforcement of civil and possession judgements and for the service of various legal documents, such as divorce petitions and to track and arrest individuals on committal warrants, which includes the need to attend court and transport prisoners to and from prison.
Bailiffs are required to travel to homes and businesses across the local and surrounding area, assess personal goods to secure payment for outstanding warrants and obtain possession of properties, where a Judge has ordered this, as well as dealing with other administrative duties.
This is a challenging role that will require the jobholder to deal with individuals who are in a vulnerable position and to solve problems by reference to comprehensive guidelines and instructions. Whilst the nature of the role means that bailiffs spend a proportion of the day working on their own, they are part of a wider team with management support to ensure that targets and standards are met.
Key Responsibilities include:
Removing goods where necessary to satisfy outstanding judgments and obtaining possession of properties where it has been so ordered.
Completing related paperwork and accurately receipting monies received.
Serving committal orders/warrants. Serving Court documents personally.
Inputting data and responding to e-mails.
Conveying prisoners to Court and attending in court when required.
Processing of cash payments with regard to propriety and security of monies.
Dealing with queries in person, by post and over the telephone.
Do you have the skills needed?
Excellent customer service skills,
Ability to work with and learn new IT systems and devices,
Postholders must hold a full UK Driving Licence and have access to a private vehicle for use at work
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on this role.