Job Title : Police National Computer OperatorLocation : Hybrid remote in CoventryCompany : Children and Family Court Advisory and Support...Salary : Open Date : 2023-03-30Close Date : 2023-07-30Details Reference number 279470 Salary £20,899 - £22,899 Job grade Administrative Assistant Contract type Permanent Type of role Administration / Corporate Support Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Number of jobs available 2
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CoventryAbout the job
Job summaryWe are recruiting for the role of Police National Computer Operator in our National Business Centre covering Coventry.
We trust and empower colleagues to work in a hybrid way, providing the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.
This role is part of a team based from our office in the National Business Centre in Coventry, with the option to work flexibly and remotely once training has been completed.
We are a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as we strive to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with.
Job description
We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to join us.
Let us tell you a bit more about the role…
As a PNC Operator you will contribute to the effective and efficient maintenence and operation of the Police National Computer systems by receiving, recording, processing and disclosing information to a high standard, whilst also responding to enquiries from authorised personnel in accordance with local and national policies. Should you join us your tasks will include:
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Operating the Police National Computer providing information to staff within Cafcass and outside the organisation when required - Assist in confidential searches and updates
- Receive and action Level 1 & 2 requests for Police information
- To liasie with local forces and other external stakeholders to ensure that the unit is compliant, responsive and resilient in its duties
… and what we’re looking for.
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A relevant qualification in business administration (e.g. NVQ2) - Experience of working in a fast-paced administrative role
- Ability to use the Police National Computer systems and other databases
- Confident and capable of using MS Office applications to a basic / intermediate level
- Able to prioritise work in a fast-moving environment with strict deadlines
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process detailsNext steps / timelines
If and when you are ready to apply, our application process is straightforward and quick to complete. You don’t need to complete your application in a single visit, you can start it and come back and amend your responses / update your CV, just make sure you come back before the closing date to submit.
If you are successful within this role, non-Police Personnel vetting will be obtained during pre-employment checks.
Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.
Closing date:
10 April 2023
Final Interview:
18 /19 April 2023
Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Further information on what the assessment covers can be found by viewing the Cafcass DBS policy.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Medical Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical. Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicantsJob contact :
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Name :
Carolyn Knapp
Email :
[email protected]
Recruitment team :
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Email :
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