Suffolk Constabulary cares about
its employees’ wellbeing and has a range of support and welfare
services in place, if they need it.
All staff and members of the
special constabulary can benefit from these support networks, which
are made up of a number of individuals and groups, which are on
hand to assist with problems encountered in the work or home
environment.
If you are interested in working
for the Suffolk Constabulary, and wish to find out more about these
support networks, please contact the Human Resources Manager on
01473 613654.
First Contact Scheme
This group comprises of police
and police staff who are available to give help to individuals on
request.
Members have a broad range of
experience and expertise and can offer assistance on a variety of
issues.
Suffolk Black Police
Association
This group consists of police and
support staff from minority ethnic backgrounds. Their purpose is to
provide a support mechanism to all serving ethnic minority members
and work together with the Force to progress issues of racial
equality. Click here for more.
Lesbian and Gay Police
Association (LAGPA)
We are in the process of setting
up a local support network, but in meantime staff can contact the
LAGPA for assistance.
Occupational Health
Unit
A full time nurse is employed and
is a source of support on a wide range of medical and personal
matters. This includes individual health screening assessments and
general counselling.
The Welfare Officer
The Welfare officer gives support
to all members of staff and can provide general counselling and
advise on a wide range of personal and domestic
problems.
Force Medical
Adviser
The Force Medical Adviser deals
with all medical aspects of police, police staff and special
constables. This covers an advisory referral service on all
medical matters and includes facilitating higher levels of
counselling.
Police Federation,
Superintendents' Association and UNISON Representatives
The representatives of the above
bodies have a wealth of knowledge and experience which can be used
to assist in a wide variety of
situations.