Local Referral Unit Manager

South Yorkshire Police; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible/hybrid working

Annual leave allowance

Job summary

South Yorkshire Police in Doncaster is seeking a Local Referral Unit Manager to lead multi‑agency safeguarding work, oversee staff, and produce management reports. The role involves updating systems, chairing strategy meetings, and ensuring CPCs run smoothly.

The post is permanent, 14.5 hours per week (Thu & Fri) with hybrid working options and a pro rata salary of £32,613–£37,020. Closing date 3 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in Child Protection.
• Experience of working in a multi-agency safeguarding environment.
• Experience of leading multi-agencies approach meetings.
• Experience in updating and interrogating computer systems.
• Experience of producing Management reports.
• Supervisory Experience.

Responsibilities

• Risk assess and manage safeguarding referrals for adults and children prioritising progress and actions.
• Assume day to day management of staff within the unit.
• Responsibility for Strategy meetings and Child Protection Conferences (CPCs).
• Represent SYP at Multi agency meetings in respect of Child and Adult Safeguarding ensuring that Police attendance is optimised, prioritising attendance, as necessary.
• Share information with partner agencies in line with the legislative framework.
• Manage any decisions, on behalf of SYP, about the need for a child protection plan and /or adult risk management plan in the best’s interests of the vulnerable person.
• Ensure force Safeguarding policies are maintained in accordance with legislative change.
• Maintain a high level of personal knowledge of current legislation and working knowledge of external agencies policies and procedures and provide professional advice where necessary.
• Challenge the views of other professionals inside and outside the organisation that are clearly inconsistent with SYP values and/or contrary to the persons best interests and/or the interests of justice.
• Manage any issues where there remains concern for the safety of an adult/child.
• Oversee meeting minutes and quality assure actions arising from them.
• Ensure appropriate crime recording and updating of records.

Skills

Child Protection experience

Multi-agency safeguarding

Lead multi-agency meetings

Computer systems updating/interrogat

Management reports

Supervisory experience

Job description

Hours

14.5 Hours per Week (Thursday & Friday)

Contract

Permanent

Closing Date

3 rd November 2026.

Role Purpose

As a Local Referral Unit Manager, you will Lead multi-agency approach meetings, updating and interrogating computer systems and producing Management reports.

Role

Local Referral Unit Manager

Department

Doncaster

Location

Doncaster

Salary

£32,613 -£37,020 pro rata

Key Responsibilities

• Risk assess and manage safeguarding referrals for adults and children prioritising progress and actions.
• Assume day to day management of staff within the unit.
• Responsibility for Strategy meetings and Child Protection Conferences (CPCs).
• Represent SYP at Multi agency meetings in respect of Child and Adult Safeguarding ensuring that Police attendance is optimised, prioritising attendance, as necessary.
• Share information with partner agencies in line with the legislative framework.
• Manage any decisions, on behalf of SYP, about the need for a child protection plan and /or adult risk management plan in the best’s interests of the vulnerable person.
• Ensure force Safeguarding policies are maintained in accordance with legislative change.
• Maintain a high level of personal knowledge of current legislation and working knowledge of external agencies policies and procedures and provide professional advice where necessary.
• Challenge the views of other professionals inside and outside the organisation that are clearly inconsistent with SYP values and/or contrary to the persons best interests and/or the interests of justice.
• Manage any issues where there remains concern for the safety of an adult/child.
• Oversee meeting minutes and quality assure actions arising from them.
• Ensure appropriate crime recording and updating of records.

Skills And Experience

• Experience of working in Child Protection.
• Experience of working in a multi-agency safeguarding environment.
• Experience of leading multi agencies approach meetings.
• Experience in updating and interrogating computer systems.
• Experience of producing Management reports.
• Supervisory Experience.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working for some roles.
• Job sharing/part-time working for some roles.
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT)
• A comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to Work scheme.
• A commitment to embracing the principles of sustainability, including reducing our negative environmental impacts, and enhancing our positive social contribution.
• Membership of the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Smarter Ways Of Working

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables SYP to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been categorised as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

Appearance & Standards

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain professional standards in dress and appearance.

Candidates are permitted to have tattoos visible on the hands, neck, forearms, or face whilst on duty provided these are not considered discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate. Any tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Residency And Nationality Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum checkable history criteria. This is a vetting requirement and applies to individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. You must have resided in the UK for 5 continuous years immediately prior to application. If you have been abroad during the last 5 years while serving in the UK Armed Forces or working for the UK Government, your application will still be considered.

Please note that South Yorkshire Police is unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Vetting

The vetting level for this role is MV.

Internal staff: If successful, your vetting will be reviewed and uplifted. For further information please contact the Vetting Unit on [e-mail]

Contact Details

For further information about the role, please contact: DI Lisa Middleton or DCI Andrea Smith on 01302 385510.

For queries about the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Pre-employment Checks

Should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, a number of pre-employment checks are required. Depending on the role, these may include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and attendance check.

South Yorkshire Police sets absence criteria of no more than 33 days and / or 5 separate occurrences over the last 3 years. However, this will not be considered until pre-employment check stage. Any period of sickness absence which is as a direct result of a pregnancy will be discounted. Consideration will be given to discounting periods of sickness absence which are disability related.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

We’re proud to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on [e-mail]

View our recruitment video: https://youtu.be/2dGn5qti7_c