JOB PURPOSE : To process applications received from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in relation to persons wishing to work with vulnerable groups of society namely children and vulnerable adults, in a timely and accurate manner by providing the first tier decision making authority within the structure imposed by the National Quality Assurance Framework (QAF). The post is funded by the DBS and the requirement and authority of the post is dictated by the statutory obligations placed on all Forces by the national Quality Assurance Framework (QAF). KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE : Postholder must be capable of examining and scrutinising information from force/national systems and making appropriate disclosure decisions in accordance with the Quality Assurance Framework (QAF). A working knowledge of the guidelines and procedures concerning several government Acts below, so as to comply with the QAF and DBS policy, Home Office guidance and legislation. Part V Police Act 1997 Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 Data Protection Act 2018 Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 Human Rights Act 1998 Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 Home Office directives/guidance National Quality Assurance Framework A working knowledge of the PNC, Niche and Corvus is desirable but not essential to ensure that relevant information is identified; should information be missed at this first stage the resulting safeguarding gap could lead to the vulnerable being placed at risk of harm. Skills & Abilities The ability to analyse and evaluate information from various IT systems in order to identify the degree of relevance of information to aid the decision making process. Communication skills both oral and written to liaise with internal and external agencies, to seek further information in order to complete the QAF Audit Trail forms. Procedural, organisational and analytical thinking is required to ensure the DBS applications are received and returned within the agreed service levels with all information found having been analysed for relevancy/risk to the workforce/post applied for. ADZN1_UKTJ