Safeguarding Referral Officer

Main Purpose of Role

To receive Child and Adult Safeguarding referrals coming to the notice of the police via internal and external sources. To triage police source referrals prior to onward referral to partner agencies or other police departments. To prioritise referrals regarding risk and urgency.

 

To complete research of systems as required, ensuring that information which is disclosed and shared with partners is relevant and accurate and is disclosed lawfully and legitimately. 

 

Key Skills & Experience Required

 

• Must be able to assess information and identify relevant material against specific criteria.
• Must be able to identify and apply relevant legislation or protocols
• Must be able to develop, prepare and present recommendations to supervisors or managers
• Must be able to research databases accurately
• Must be able to input data accurately into spreadsheets and databases
• Must be able to communicate effectively and professionally by telephone, in person and in writing both with persons within the organisation and outside the organisation
• Must have good organisational skills and be able to prioritise own work load
• Must be able to work on their own initiative and with minimum supervision
• Must be trustworthy and discreet, as the post holder will be required to handle confidential and sensitive information.

 

To Apply

When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens referring to the person specification and job description to indicate your suitability for the role. You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words and your CV.

 

For further information about the role please contact Detective Inspector Amy Revill, amy.revill@notts.police.uk.

                                                                                                

For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.

            

Vetting Level – Management– you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document. 

All applicants will be subject to the Force Vetting Policy. 

Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.

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