Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Public Protection
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Part Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £27,747 - £29,649
Working Hours - 22.2 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Eastbourne, Grove Road
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person, then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
You will be part of a policing family making a real difference. Our mission is to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm, and keep people safe.
The case conference co-ordinator will act as the point of contact for our Partner Agencies, primarily child services, once a Child Protection concern has reached the threshold for an initial Child Protection Conference. A Child Protection Conference is a meeting between family members and professionals involved with the family about a child's future safety, health, and development. The Post holder represents Sussex Police at these conferences and review conferences.
Key Responsibilities:
* Be point of contact for Child Protection Conference matters and for any OIC for any criminal investigation.
* Research police systems to provide police information relating to a family's police history and provide a rationale as to perceived risk to the child and contribute to safety planning. Quality assure all reports upon submission, ensuring these are completed in line with GDPR and Force policy.
* Represent Sussex Police at Case Conferences. Present police information and provide a rationale as to perceived risk and recommend an appropriate plan in accordance with the Children's Act.
* Ensure children are safeguarded throughout the Case Conference process by participating in safety planning and contributing to the child's plan.
* Respond to challenges by professionals and families in conference, challenge outcomes where necessary, and deal with conflict that can arise with families during and after the conference process.
* Keep all records and information secure and confidential at all times, including that provided by third parties/agencies.
* Maintain Niche records and complete all associated administration tasks relating to all children that are subject of a Child Protection Case Conference.
* Liaise with external partnership agencies to ensure the safeguarding of children is maintained as appropriate.
* Deal with any disclosures made in Case Conferences, whether of a criminal or intelligence nature.
* Be prepared to attend court if required.
* Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.
Skills & Experience
* Good use of I.T and policing systems
* Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
* Safeguarding background and experience
* Experience in working with and dealing with multi-agency
* Experience with dealing with internal colleagues and departments
* Good knowledge of data protection
* Research capability - data
* Excellent presentation skills in both meeting form and written report form
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business, and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part-time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you can provide the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits:
* Career progression
* Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Discounts for everyday spending
* On-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
* Generous and supportive parental leave
* Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
* Discounted contributory healthcare scheme
Further Information
This role is Hybrid - primarily working from St Mary's House Council Offices embedded in the MASH Multiagency Safeguarding Hub within Children Services in Eastbourne.
Please contact PS Gaynor Martin DM191 for any further information/questions at 07912893237 Monday to Friday (I work a 9-day fortnight, so am off every other Wednesday).
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace, and we know that as an organization we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information, and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police.
Additional Information
Following submission of your application, you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders, so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
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