CHILD PROTECTION CONFERENCE LIASON OFFICER (KEMPSTON, BEDFORDSHIRE)

16th January 2019 0 By NinaWalker

safeguarding
Bedfordshire
Posted 5 years ago

We are currently recruiting a Child Protection Conference Liason Officer based in Bedfordshire on a 37hours per week contract. £15.34 per hour + holiday pay

Your role will be to support Bedfordshire Police in achieving its objectives by managing the systems and processes of the Public Protection Unit HUB, (PPU HUB). Incorporating Child protection Conferences, supporting partners and the protection of vulnerable people within Bedfordshire. Providing fairness and equality to all whilst ensuring professional standards are maintained.

Essential skills and experience:

 

  • Capable of a high standard or written and oral communication sufficient to writing reports and communicating at a management level.
  • Conversant with the use of all current Bedfordshire IT systems.
  • An ability to innovate, challenge and drive positive improvement.
  • Evidence of high level organisation skills including the setting of priorities and managing the risk to safeguard vulnerable members of society.
  • The ability to be assertive in meeting situations, to ensure the correct response is provided for the victim and any investigations to follow.
  • To have an understanding of Child Protection Investigations and other vulnerable person investigations in order to set investigation strategies and relevant actions. To be confident where appropriate to challenge partners & other professionals to manage expectations to ensure appropriate actions are set for Bedfordshire police.
  • Ability to deal with duties of an unpleasant and sensitive nature.
  • Ability to complete appropriate risk assessments using own initiative. Ensuring any requirement for further actions are forwarded to the appropriate departments / agencies to manage identified risks and set initial actions.
  • Decision making Level Practitioner Gathers, verifies and assesses all appropriate and available information to gain an understanding of situations. Considers the possible options before making clear, timely, justifiable decisions. Reviews decisions in the light of new information and changing circumstances.
  • Leadership Open to change – Level Practitioner Positive about change, adapting to different ways of working and making them work. Flexible and open to alternative approaches to solving problems. Finds better, more cost-effective ways to do things, make suggestions for change and improvement.
  • Understands the organisation’s objectives and priorities, and how own work fits into these. Plans and organises tasks effectively. Manages multiple tasks effectively by thinking things through in advance prioritising and managing time well. Focuses on the outcomes to be achieved, working quickly and accurately and seeking guidance when appropriate.
  • Professionalism Acts with integrity, in line with the values and ethical standards of the Police Service. Takes ownership for resolving problems, shows courage and resilience in dealing with difficult and potentially volatile situations.
  • Acts on own initiative to address issues, has a strong work ethic and demonstrating extra effort when required. Upholds professional standards, acting honestly and ethically, and challenges unprofessional conduct or discriminatory behaviour.
  • Remains calm and professional under pressure, defusing conflict and being prepared to step forward and take control when required.
  • Demonstrates a real belief in public service, focusing on what matters to the public and will best serve their interests. Understands the expectations, changing needs and concerns of different communities, and strives to address them. Builds confidence by talking with people in local communities

 

Apply online or contact Lloyd at Peel Solutions for more information.

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