Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Supervisor - Cambs

Cambs Police; Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking police organization as a Disclosure and Barring Service Supervisor, where you will play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable members of the community. This position offers the chance to lead a dedicated team in processing DBS applications, ensuring safer recruitment practices. You will be part of a collaborative unit focused on safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, making a real difference in people's lives. If you have experience in DBS or vetting environments and possess strong decision-making skills, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in law enforcement.

Qualifications

• Experience in DBS or vetting environment is essential.
• Ability to make informed decisions and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team processing DBS enhanced criminal record applications.
• Provide information to employers to safeguard vulnerable individuals.

Skills

DBS Experience

Decision Making

Team Management

Prioritization

Education

Relevant Experience in DBS or Vetting

Job description

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Supervisor - Cambs

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Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police Staff

Permanent

Full Time

Information Management

Chord Park

SO1

£35,526

37

An opportunity has arisen to join the BCH DBS unit as a DBS Supervisor, Information Management (IM) which is a collaborated BCH (Beds, Cambs & Herts) department incorporating various business areas within Organisational Support. One of the business areas within IM is the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to become personally involved in protecting vulnerable members of your community from harm through the provision of information to prospective employers. The purpose of the Disclosure and Barring Service Team is to safeguard children and vulnerable adults by assessing, reviewing and providing information to the Disclosure and Barring Service customers and partners to enable safer recruitment decisions.

The DBS Team also discloses information directly to employers through the Common Law Police Disclosures process post-employment when an immediate public protection risk has been identified.

This is an important role within the unit and involves the first line supervision of a busy team processing DBS enhanced criminal record applications in order to safeguard the vulnerable. It is essential you have previous experience working within DBS or vetting environment and are able to demonstrate an ability to make informed decisions and prioritise workload as well as being able to motivate and influence staff.

The Disclosure & Barring Service Supervisor are based at Chord Park, God Manchester, Cambs. DBS Cambs Supervisors are part of a collaborated unit across BCH with a team of 46. There is one full time, 37 hr post available. DBS is open to workplace adjustments.

For further information on the role please contact Karen Betts Manager of BCH DBS and CLPD [e-mail]

To assist in writing the application please see the role profile DBS Disclosure Unit Supervisor attached.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 18th May 2025

Additional Information

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.

Internal applicants within Cambridgeshire Constabulary should upload either a CV or provide relevant skills, experiences and qualifications on Word/PDF document.

This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a conditional offer has been agreed with a successful candidate. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process up until an appointment is offered. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed.

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