Vulnerability Hub Practitioner
We’re on a journey to shape the future of policing in our three counties and we want you to be part of it. We value difference and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.
The main purpose of the role is to
As part of the Vulnerability Hub, the postholder is a contact for the continual assessment of information, research, evaluation, instigation and recording of initial action in relation to the receipt of notifications/referrals from internal staff and/or external statutory agencies in relation to the protection of vulnerable people.
To make decisions (where appropriate with other agencies) in respect of safeguarding activities that are required to be undertaken, ensuring the organisations Statutory Safeguarding responsibilities are met. To allocate cases to other appropriate units/teams for further action or retain ownership in order to progress further lines of enquiry, ensuring all parties are fully updated and aware of current proceedings
- Vulnerability Hub Practitioner role is a office based role
The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 7th July 2025
Job Share will be considered
Why work for us?
- 26 days Annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff networks and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
- Register for a Blue light card – over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.
To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website.
- We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
- We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.
If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01905 718444 (press option 1 then 5) or email BOC.staff.recruitment.team@westmercia.police.uk (internally please use myBop)
Internal applicants who need redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process
*Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this link if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)