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SalaryDivision / Department - West Sussex Division
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £26,487 - £28,302
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Horsham
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.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission 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 Accountabilities:
1 Be point of contact for Child Protection Conference matters and be a point of contact for any OIC for any criminal investigation.
2 To 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 and take necessary corrective action.
3 To 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.
4 Ensure children are safeguarded throughout the Case Conference process by participating in safety planning and contributing to the child's plan.
5 Respond to challenge 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.
6 To keep all records and information secure and confidential at all times, including that provided by third parties / agencies.
7 Maintain Niche records and complete all associated administration tasks relating to all children that are subject of a Child Protection Case Conference.
8 Liaise with external partnership agencies to ensure the safeguarding of children is maintained as appropriate.
9 Deal with any disclosures made in Case Conferences, be this of criminal or intelligence nature.
10 Be prepared to attend court if required.
11 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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
Have a detailed understanding of the criminal justice system
Possess a strong working knowledge and practical experience of the application of CPIA, Data protection and the legal requirements of disclosure.
High standard of computer literacy in order to become proficient in specialist systems essential to the role.
Experience of using Microsoft Office.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral, with the ability to negotiate.
Critical decision making and accuracy is vital with good attention for detail. Proven experience in collating and assessing information, making concise and accurate decisions.
Work effectively as part of a team and also able to work effectively on own initative.
Able to demonstrate good organisational, planning and time management skills.
Able to exercise discretion in handling matters of a personal, sensitive, and of confidential nature and the safe handling of sensitive operational information.
Knowledge of the National Decision Model and ability to utilise this in decision making rationales.
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 we 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 give 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 spend
- 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
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
The post holder must be capable of passing the relevant force vetting procedures. The Post holder will also be subject to a vulnerable role check / psychiatric assessment if applicable to the position, due to the distressing nature of the role the candidate will undertake.
Possession of a current UK driving licence.
The Post holder will be expected to represent Sussex Police and to conduct themselves at all times in accordance with our codes of ethics.
For further information please contact A/DS Mel HARDY , MASH HORSHAM - Melanie.Hardy@Sussex.police.uk / 07776166385
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 noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com 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.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach and 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 have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
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 on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
