Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Practitioner

Information Management (IM) is a collaborated BCH (Beds, Cambs & Herts) department incorporating various business areas within Organisational Support. One of the business areas within IM is the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Unit.

The purpose of the DBS unit is to safeguard children & vulnerable adults by assessing, reviewing & providing information to the Disclosure and Barring service customers and partners. As well as processing Common Law police Disclosures post-employment and Barring referrals.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Practitioners will be based at Letchworth. The DBS Herts team will be part of a collaborated unit across BCH with a team of approximately 44. There are two full time, 37 hr post available. DBS are open to reasonable adjustments.

The closing date for applications is 16th February 2025

For further information on the role please contact Joanne Harvey - DBS Supervisor - Joanne.Harvey@herts.police.uk

To assist in writing the application please see the role profile DBS Practitioner attached.

Closing Date: 16th February 2025

Shortlist Date: from 17th February 2025

Interview date: Week commencing 3rd March 2025

Additional Information

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.

Internal applicants within Hertfordshire Constabulary should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a conditional offer has been agreed with a successful candidate. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until an appointment is offered. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds with a range of professional and life experiences so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Why work for Hertfordshire Constabulary?

We have gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then we are the force for you.

Benefits include:

• Access to the local government pension scheme (police staff) or Police pension scheme (Police officers) including career average, employer contributions and death in service.

• Paid leave days depending on force and length of service (police staff - 24 to 33 days, police officers 22 to 30 days).

• Paid sick leave of six months full pay and six months half pay (depending on service).

• Occupational maternity, adoption, and paternity pay (dependent on service).

• Carers and discretionary leave.

• Flexible working arrangements including compressed hours, flexible shifts, job share, annualised hours and agile working (depending on role requirements).

• Gym facilities, weekly yoga classes, exercise classes, squash facilities, exercise space etc. are available (depending on location).

• Each force has its own sports or sports and social club, offering discounts, trips, and events.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Access to Blue Light Card providing discounts to Emergency Services on the high street and online.

• Access to Police Mutual providing financial support including savings plans, insurance, breakdown cover, loans and independent financial advice.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Various support groups including Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Undefined Group, Christian Police Association (CPA), Disability Awareness Network (DAWN), Lesbian, gay, bi-sexual & transgender (LGBT), Menopause Action Group, Police Chaplains.

• Access to a Trade Union (UNISON)/Staff Association (Federation).

• The Backup Buddy Police Undefined app is designed to help with mental health issues and gives practical advice and undefined as well as a range of podcasts.

• Opportunities for development and further study including Further You Talent Management, Be You BCH Senior Leadership Programme, and supervisory undefined workshops.