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Trauma Informed Officer (Fixed Term, 12 months) - Glasgow
| Posting date: | 02 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,964 to £42,244 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | Starting salary is £36,964 with the maximum salary on this scale being £42,244 subject to future COPFS pay awards. All payments are pro rata for part-time staff. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | EXTTIO0525 |
Summary
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Policy division and lead a transformative Trauma-Informed project. This initiative is directly aligned with COPFS’s strategic objectives and aims to embed trauma-informed practices within our service delivery, shaping the future of COPFS.
The ultimate goal is to ensure COPFS staff and systems recognize the impact of trauma on victims and witnesses, improving our response to minimize re-traumatization during the justice process. Your role will require critical skills such as empathy, compassion, and personal resilience, as it involves engaging with individuals who have experienced trauma.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of victims and witnesses, helping to create a more compassionate and effective justice system. Your work will not only shape the future of COPFS but also contribute to a broader movement towards trauma-informed practices in Scotland.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Policy division and lead a transformative Trauma-Informed project. This initiative is directly aligned with COPFS’s strategic objectives and aims to embed trauma-informed practices within our service delivery, shaping the future of COPFS.
The ultimate goal is to ensure COPFS staff and systems recognize the impact of trauma on victims and witnesses, improving our response to minimize re-traumatization during the justice process. Your role will require critical skills such as empathy, compassion, and personal resilience, as it involves engaging with individuals who have experienced trauma.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of victims and witnesses, helping to create a more compassionate and effective justice system. Your work will not only shape the future of COPFS but also contribute to a broader movement towards trauma-informed practices in Scotland.
Additional Information:
If you would be interested to learn more about this role, please see the attached application pack for further job details, salary information and assessment guidance.
Benefits:
We offer an excellent range of benefits which include:
• 25 days paid holiday + 11.5 public and privilege holidays (rising to 30 days paid holiday after 4 years).
• Generous Civil Service Pension employer contribution, on average over 28.97% of your pay
• Flexible working hours and family friendly approach to work.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loans.
• Employee Wellbeing Support with Mental Health First Aiders and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
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