MASH Decision Maker

Wiltshire Police; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + BH

Hybrid working

Flexi hours scheme

On-site gym membership

Well-being support

Generous pension

Job summary

Wiltshire Police is seeking a W8 Police Adult MASH Decision Maker for the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in Swindon. The role involves researching police information for multi-agency discussions and safeguarding responses, with an emphasis on risk assessment and collaboration with external partners.

Applicants should demonstrate personal responsibility, be highly motivated, and show knowledge of vulnerable adult procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessing and managing risk.
• Experience working with external stakeholders.
• Police knowledge or child protection knowledge.
• Knowledge of Niche software.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to make risk-based decisions.
• Must be computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Risk assessment and information research for multi-agency discussions.
• Support safeguarding responses to protect adults at risk.
• Provide proportionate, timely information for external agency enquiries.
• Operate within the Vulnerability Directorate reporting structure.

Skills

Risk assessment

External stakeholders

Police knowledge

Niche knowledge

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Computer literacy

Tools

Niche

Job description

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.

Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.

About the role

Applicants are sought for W8 Police Adult MASH Decision Maker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) based in Wat Tyler House, Swindon.

The post currently carries 37 variable hours a week between 0800-1800. This is seen as an ideal opportunity to gain multi-agency partnership experience within a police team. There is an expectation of office working alongside our partners.

This is an opportunity to be part of a multi-agency team working to share information in a timely manner, responding quickly to safeguarding concerns to protect adults at risk from harm. You will be providing proportionate and effective research of Police information for use at multi agency discussions and in response to external agency enquiries. Applicants will need to be highly motivated and must be able to demonstrate personal responsibility to deliver high standards of professional practice with an essential knowledge of vulnerable adult procedures. The successful applicants will be line managed within the Vulnerability Directorate reporting structure.

• Must have experience of risk assessing and managing risk
• Must have experience of working with external stakeholders
• Must have police knowledge or child protection knowledge
• Knowledge of Niche
• The ability to multi task
• Ability to make risk based decisions
• Must be computer literate

What we offer

• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Hybrid working
• 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.

Closing date 25th November 2026 23:55. 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.