Coroner’s Court Assistant

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary: SC6 (£34,416 – £35,448)
Work Location: Barnet Coroner’s Court, 29 Wood Street, Barnet EN5 4BE
Hours per week: 36 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 29th June 2024, at 23:59

About Barnet’s Coroners Court

Coroners investigate certain deaths which are deemed to be unnatural, violent, or where the cause is unknown in their district. The Barnet Coroner’s Court serves the five boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Enfield, Haringey and Harrow, and Haringey Council is the lead authority and responsible for providing resources and staffing to support the Coroners and running of the court.

About the role

Join our team as a Coroner’s Court Assistant and become the cornerstone of daily operations at the Coroner’s Court. Your role will be pivotal in managing the first impressions of our service, handling general inquiries, and guiding visitors through security protocols. You will also provide essential administrative support, fulfil ushering responsibilities, and execute judicial instructions from the Coroners.

About the team

Our team is dedicated to upholding the law and procedures of the coroner service with utmost respect and sensitivity. We are committed to supporting bereaved families during challenging times and ensuring the smooth functioning of the court through collaborative effort and shared expertise.

About you

The ideal candidate is empathetic and professional, capable of managing a diverse workload while upholding high standards of quality. With excellent organisational skills, you thrive under pressure and are proactive in advancing court proceedings. Proficiency in IT and case management systems is essential, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and security. You are adaptable, willing to work flexible hours, and possess the confidence to address the public and manage conflict with poise.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.  

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