Location: Bedlington
The role:
Salary Banding: From £21,399 – To £23,406 (pro rata)
Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service safeguards and promotes the welfare of children involved in family court proceedings. It works with children and their families, making sure the children’s voices are heard.
CAFCASS advises family courts to ensure any decisions they make are in the best interest of the children involved.
In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service. We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.
What will I be doing?
The majority of the role involves the interrogation of local and national systems and records to gather information in relation to an individual or individuals concerned and then further process the information to determine whether a disclosure is appropriate, including a full rationale of your decision. You’ll be a proficient user of IT systems
The ability to present information in a clear report format is a requirement of this post as is the ability to work in a structured manner to deadlines within Service Level Agreements.
Liaison with external partner agencies and operational officers are fundamental aspects of this role and the ability to form, maintain and develop good working relationships is critical.
The disclosure process is governed by the Data Protection Act and as the role involves access to sensitive personal data, sharing information appropriately and maintaining confidentiality at all times is of paramount importance.
NB: Please be aware that you will regularly access police reports, intelligence and photographic material of a disturbing nature.
For additional information regarding the work of the DBS – please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
What do I need?
The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of a busy case load with competing priorities and have an eye for detail and a methodical approach to your work, providing rational for your decision making.
The following are considered essential skills required to perform this role.
•Proven office experience
•Knowledge Microsoft products
•Ability to multi task and prioritise work
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Confident when working alone
Northumbria Police are currently undertaking a role and reward project in respect of all police staff posts. For further information please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
Vetting level:
Management Vetting (RV)
Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references.
If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.
Vacancy Contact: To discuss the position in more detail please contact Tim Pasola, Data Protection & Disclosure Advisor by email at 4583@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone