Children’s Social Work, Investigation Support Officer, Essex

Pertemps; Essex; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Investigation Support Officer in Essex to assist with investigations. The role involves gathering evidence, liaising with Child Social Care, and attending case conferences. A full clean UK driving licence and ABE training are essential. The position offers a pay rate of up to £19.19 per hour, and candidates with additional qualifications like PIP2 are preferred. Contact for more details.

Qualifications

• Full clean UK driving licence required for travel.
• ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) training is essential.
• Desirable to have PIP2 and SOTO qualifications.
• Recent experience in safeguarding vulnerable persons is preferred.
• Experience in conducting interviews and taking statements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in investigations by researching and gathering evidence.
• Liaise with Children Social Care during investigations.
• Attend child protection case conferences.

Skills

UK driving licence

ABE trained

PIP2 qualification

SOTO qualification

Experience in safeguarding vulnerable persons

Experience in criminal investigations

Job description

Children’s Social Work, Investigation Support Officer, Essex

Pay rate to £19.19 per hour

Contract role, Investigation Support Officer

We are recruiting for experienced Investigation Support Officers in Essex, to work with the Local Police force.

Main purpose of the role:

Undertake and assist in investigations taking on key roles within each investigation such as: researching; gathering and obtaining evidence; gathering and recording intelligence; liaising with Children Social Care; undertaking joint investigative actions with statutory partners; and attending child protection case conferences by a variety of means. The ISO will conducting a range of investigative and safeguarding duties, in order to secure best evidence and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations undertaken by the Department.

Necessary experience:

• The post holder will be required to travel as part of their duty and therefore a full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• The post holder is required to be ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) trained.
• It is desirable that the post holder will have PIP2 and SOTO (Sexual Offence Trained Officer) qualifications.
• It is desirable that the post holder will have recent experience of safeguarding vulnerable persons, in order to undertake such actions during the investigative process.
• It is desirable that the post holder will have recent experience of criminal investigations, conducting interviews and taking statements in investigative process, with both adults and children.

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