MASH Support Officer (Berkshire)

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Berkshire
Reading
TVP Broad Band 3F
Band 3F, circa £24,182 per annum, plus 3% shift allowance. Progression based on performance, plus benefits
Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated
Permanent

In this interesting role you will review all domestic abuse incidents involving children and prioritise information sharing protocols according to risk with partner agencies and set flags as appropriate. In addition you will research and analyse information recorded on police systems and provide confidential written reports to Social Services for adult and child protection purposes. In addition you will quality assure domestic abuse risk assessments, complete a written risk assessment or summary and make appropriate referrals to partner agencies. 

Proven experience of inter-agency partnership working with an understanding of child and/or adult protection is desirable along with excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to forge positive relationships at all levels of the organisation. In addition, it is essential that you have the confidence to evaluate sensitive and confidential information and make decisions in a high pressure environment where accuracy is vital.  

Hours of work: six week rotating shift pattern between the hours of 0700 and 1600 and one weekend in six. The MASH Office is located in Reading Civic Office. 

Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting. 

If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 16294. 

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 3rd November 2019.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with.  We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing YouWe promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

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Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

This opportunity is closed to applications.