AddressTo perform full research, evaluate and risk assess information in relation to Information Rights applications and disclosure applications across a range of statutory legislative areas – including Data Protection Act, Freedom of Information Act and Disclosure Barring Service.
To prepare accurate and specific reports/responses/disclosures in order to deliver high quality and timely information and so contribute towards local and national Service Level Agreements.
Comply with individual’s statutory rights and also directly help to protect and safeguard vulnerable people.
Job summary
Do you have an inquisitive nature and want to make a difference?
Do you want to challenge yourself and play your part in a team that ensure the safety of vulnerable people and the support of public confidence in Durham Constabulary?
This may be the role for you.
Durham Constabulary have an exciting opportunity for a Disclosure Officer to join the busy and varied Information Rights & Disclosure Unit team.
This role is an integral part of the safeguarding disclosure process, undertaking research, assessing risk and preparing reports for disclosure to professional partners and individuals. The role involves liaising with Social Services, County Councils, Family Court professionals and other requestors.
You will need to be a proactive decision maker, with established resilience and be organised and take personal responsibility for your workload, paying attention to detail to ensure accuracy of the information you share in conjunction with the legal requirements in relation to disclosure.
The information dealt with is of a confidential and sensitive nature. There will also be occasional access and viewing of both sensitive and potential disturbing images/information.
This is a part-time role working 22.2 hours per week, working days to be confirmed. The flexible working hours’ scheme applies to this post.
Please note whilst very occasional weekend working may be required this is a maximum of 6hrs per weekend (minimum 3 hours) and can be completed remotely. It is envisaged to be no more than three times a year.
About us
Durham Constabulary is one of the top-performing police forces in the UK.
We are an equal opportunities employer and boasts generous terms and conditions of employment including:
- A minimum of 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after five years continuous service plus bank holidays. (Pro rata for Part Time posts)
- A defined benefit pension scheme (career average) with death in service benefit
- Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing services including an employee assistance programme
- Access to a wide range of staff networking groups
- Access to a range of high street discount services e.g., Blue Light Card
- Interest free loans
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £14,952.60-£16,410.60 per year
Expected hours: 22.2 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 5/24
