Safeguarding Referral Officer - Police Staff

Please note that the recruitment process for this role may take up to 6 months. Please contact recruitment@notts.police.uk if you have any queries regarding this.  

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.

Benefits:

Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:

Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution

Support networks and wellbeing

Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible and agile working where suitable

Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.

To Apply

When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.

The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.

When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.

You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.

Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.

For further information about the role please contact any of the following:

Detective Inspector Amy Revill, amy.revill@notts.police.uk

Detective Sergeant Sarah Jackson sarah.jackson@notts.police.uk

Detective Sergeant Spencer Pugh spencer.pugh@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, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police 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.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.

Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.

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