You don’t need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.
We’re seeking a committed and skilled Vulnerability Hub Practitioner to join our team, supporting the protection of vulnerable children and adults across West Mercia. This role sits at the heart of safeguarding, early intervention, and multi agency decision making within our Vulnerability Hub (VHUB) based in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
The main purpose of the role is
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 Tuesday 30th June 2026
Why work for us?
- 26 days Annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme
- Health and well being support through an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health services and Staff Networks. .
- 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
We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don’t want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.
*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)
