Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Decision MakerPolice

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In line with the recruitment process, this vacancy is now open to applications from eligible internal candidates, police officers and external applicants, as applicable.

About the role

Applicants are sought for a Police Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub Decision Maker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) based in Wat Tyler House, Swindon.

The post currently carries 15 hours a week between 0800-1600 working Thursdays and Fridays. This is seen as an ideal opportunity to gain multi-agency partnership experience within a police team. There is an expectation of office working alongside our partners.

This is an opportunity to be part of a multi-agency team working to share information in a timely manner, responding quickly to safeguarding concerns to protect adults at risk from harm. You will be providing proportionate and effective research of Police information for use at multi agency discussions and in response to external agency enquiries. Applicants will need to be highly motivated and must be able to demonstrate personal responsibility to deliver high standards of professional practice with an essential knowledge of vulnerable adult procedures. The successful applicants will be line managed within the Vulnerability Directorate reporting structure.

About you and your experience

Experience working in partnership with relevant agencies

Investigative knowledge and knowledge of adult safeguarding

High degree of integrity and personal responsibility to ensure standards of professional practice.

Ability to gather information from a range of sources in order to make effective decisions.

Ability to prioritise and manage workload, motivate self and others

Awareness of relevant vulnerable adult at risk related legislation and associated statutory guidance, including an understanding of the CARE act, human trafficking and associated guidance

Desirable criteria

Accredited as an investigator or equivalent investigative accreditation.

Demonstrable experience in Criminal Justice or investigative work.

Awareness of Modern Slavery & People Trafficking legislation & guidance

Understanding of the Criminal Justice System.

What we offer

• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.