To conduct risk assessments to ensure that all reports and referrals concerning adults and children at risk are efficiently and effectively reviewed, processed and shared with partner agencies and internal stakeholders. To research and interrogate police systems and to compile reports. To attend partnership multi agency and disclosure meetings as required and carry out any other actions relevant to safeguarding and reducing risk.
Operational:
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Compiling of adult and child safeguarding reports.
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Attendance at multi-agency meetings to represent the police and actively engage in the decision-making process.
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Disclosure of police information to members of the public resulting from DVDS applications.
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Allocation of workflows and referrals.
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Minute-taking for safeguarding meetings.
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Research, assessment and processing of safeguarding referrals for adults and children.
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Effective and proportionate information sharing with internal and external stakeholders.
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Provision of safeguarding guidance and advice to Police colleagues.
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Identification of high-risk cases and appropriate escalation.
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Assessment of information to ensure previously unreported crimes are recorded and actioned.
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Active engagement with the ongoing development of efficient and effective processes within the Safeguarding Hub.
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Use of professional judgement to make and record decisions on a case-by-case basis.
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Ensuring that correspondence and enquiries are dealt with as appropriate and in a timely manner.
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Maintenance of diaries, arranging and planning appointments and meetings.
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Responsibility for covering the roles of colleagues in the event of absence, ensuring continuity of work as directed by a Supervisor.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE SAFEGUARDING CO-ORDINATOR
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To have experience of collating and analysing information and preparing reports
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To have experience of multi-agency working
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To have previously worked in a safeguarding environment and understand safeguarding issues
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To understand data protection legislation
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To possess competent keyboard skills
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To understand and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
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To be able to accurately record information.
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To be educated to A Level standard in English Language or equivalent and/or work experience requiring the use of English Language to the above standard
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Experience of working within a confidential environment
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Ability to compile data into report format accurately and concisely by researching IT systems and other means
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Good analytical and investigative skills
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Ability to plan and organise own workloads in a busy pressurised environment
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Ability to use initiative, particularly in problem solving
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Able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels, using written and verbal communication skills
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Experience of working in a busy environment with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
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Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Excellent listening skills
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Ability to deal with conflict, calmly and effectively.
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