Witness Statement Taker - #2129002

Role: Witness Statement Takers

Location: Manchester City Centre

Contract Type: Temporary - Approximately 2 Months

Hourly Rate: £17.53

Start Date: End of September

Working Pattern: Full Time Hybrid - 2 days per month in office (possibly more at the start for training)

**Occasional travel may be required for this role**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the medical and health sector? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy helping others? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are recruiting for Witness Statement Takers on behalf of a Manchester based regulatory body.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Meaningful Impact: Your work will directly contribute to improving lives and supporting individuals in need.

Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment and develop skills that will help you thrive in your career.

Team Spirit: Join a collaborative and enthusiastic team that values every member's contributions.

Your Role:

As a Witness Statement Taker, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting witness interviews virtually or in person (you may very occasionally be required to travel for in person meetings)
• Analysing cases and key documents to prepare witness interview plans that address the requirements of an investigation
• Drafting witness statements, in accordance with legal and operational requirements
• Providing legal support to colleagues across the organisation on witness related issues, including in-house lawyers and investigation case officers
• Understand and applying safeguarding policy and processes for protecting children and adults at risk of harm (including knowing how to recognise, record and report safeguarding).

Suitable candidates for this role will have:

• Previous experience of drafting quality witness statements that meet legal and procedural requirements
• Ideally hold or be working towards a legal qualification
• The ability to thoroughly analyse large volumes of complex information and cases, identify key evidential considerations, and produce high quality accurate documents in response
• The ability to communicate in a compassionate and professional way, including the ability to adapt your communication style and method to suit a wide range of individuals
• The ability to explain legal procedures clearly and provide tailored support to vulnerable individuals
• The ability to prioritise and manage your own time and workload to meet strict deadlines and targets
• Excellent customer service skills ensuring the needs of internal and external customers are met
• Ideally worked within a statutory framework

Perks of the Job:

• Competitive hourly rate of £17.53
• Hybrid working options to support work-life balance - 2 days per month in office (more initially while training)
• Increase to 38 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) should your assignment go beyond 12 weeks
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A supportive and friendly workplace culture
• Access to employee wellness programs and resources

Ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? If you're enthusiastic about helping others and ready to take on the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

How to Apply:

To apply for the Case Officer position, please send your CV and a brief cover note highlighting your relevant experience to (url removed). Don't miss this chance to be part of an incredible team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community!

Join us, and let's make a difference together!

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

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Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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