Case Conference Co-ordinator

Division / Department - Public Protection
Grade - Grade 8
Status - Part Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £27,747 - £29,649
Working Hours - 14.8 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Eastbourne, Hammonds Drive

**_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._**

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

**Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner**

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 Responsibilities**:

- Be point of contact for Child Protection Conference matters and be a point of contact for any OIC for any criminal investigation.
- 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.
- 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.
- Ensure children are safeguarded throughout the Case Conference process by participating in safety planning and contributing to the child's plan.
- 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.
- To keep all records and information secure and confidential at all times, including that provided by third parties / agencies.
- Liaise with external partnership agencies to ensure the safeguarding of children is maintained as appropriate.
- Deal with any disclosures made in Case Conferences, be this of criminal or intelligence nature.
- Be prepared to attend court if required.
- 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
- Good use of IT and policing systems
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Safeguarding background and experience
- Experience in working with and dealing with multiagency
- Experience with dealing with internal colleagues and departments
- Good knowledge of data protection
- Research capability - data
- Excellent presentation skills in both meeting form and written report form

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

This role is Hybrid - primarily working from St Mary's House Council Offices imbedded in the MASH Multiagency Safeguarding Hub within Children Services in Eastbourne.

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's 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 the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver