Child Safeguarding Researcher

Wiltshire Police; Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional police force in Swindon is seeking a Child Safeguarding Researcher on a part-time basis to support vulnerable children through effective information sharing and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in research and knowledge of safeguarding practices. This role offers 25 days of annual leave, gym membership, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

25 days annual leave

Free On-Site Gym membership

Generous Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in intelligence or safeguarding role, preferably in law enforcement.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to children and vulnerable adults.
• Experience in a police service environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive and prioritize strategy discussions requests.
• Arrange and manage police attendance at discussions.
• Prepare research products for decision-makers.

Skills

Research experience

Knowledge of safeguarding practices

Strong IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Police intelligence systems (Niche)

Job description

Child Safeguarding Researcher

• Salary - £28,641 - £29,499 (pro rata)
• Hours – post is part time for 22 hours a week. The successful applicant will work 8-hour shifts between the hours of 8am and 5pm on a Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
• Location – office based, Swindon, Wat Tyler

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

About the role

Wiltshire Police are seeking a highly motivated and detailed orientated MASH (Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub) Police Researcher to join our team on a part time basis based in Wat Tyler House, Swindon. This is a crucial role in supporting the protection of vulnerable children through timely and accurate information sharing and analysis.

What you’ll be doing

• Receiving, reviewing, and prioritising all strategy discussion requests, across both hubs.
• Arranging and managing Police attendance at strategy discussions/LADO/DOFA as per available resources with clear planning and communication.
• Servicing phone calls into the Police Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub.
• To prepare an accurate, proportionate, and relevant research product for the Police MASH Decision Makers to utilise in multi-agency strategy discussions.
• To receive all referrals, both internal and external, to assess each referral to assess if a crime is indicated or action is required.
• Maintain and use computer databases and inputting data onto the systems from other agencies and recording of crimes at point of report.
• Provide support/information to partner agencies as per established information sharing agreements to enable them to obtain necessary, relevant, proportionate Police information via established processes for requesting and providing this information.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff working within key Partner agencies including Children’s Social Care, Health and neighbouring forces, in order to identify and exchange good practice and tactics to address significant trends and issues.

About you and your experience

• Experience in research, intelligence or safeguarding role, preferably within law enforcements, social care or health services.
• Working knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislations relevant to children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Strong IT skills including sound knowledge of Microsoft package.
• Experience of working in a police service environment or similar e.g. Force Intelligence Unit, HMRC, DHSS Fraud Investigators would be desirable.
• Knowledge of police intelligence systems such as Niche would be advantageous.

Please note for the successful applicant, there may be some training completed at County Hall in Trowbridge.

What we offer
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free On-Site Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.