MASH Support Officer

Thames Valley Police; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in England is seeking an individual to research and analyze information for detailed reports to Social Services regarding child protection. Candidates should possess proven experience in inter-agency partnership working and the ability to evaluate sensitive information. The role includes reviewing incidents of domestic abuse involving children and making appropriate referrals. Competitive benefits include annual leave, flexible working, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working conditions

Lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Option to join a local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience of inter-agency partnership working, particularly with child/adult protection.
• Confidence in evaluating sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to produce accurate and detailed risk reports.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyse information recorded on police systems.
• Provide detailed written reports for Social Services.
• Review incidents involving children and prioritise risk information.

Skills

Inter-agency partnership working

Evaluating sensitive information

Producing detailed reports

Job description

In this interesting role you will research and analyse information recorded on police systems in order to provide confidential detailed written reports to Social Services for child protection purposes. You will review domestic abuse incidents involving children and prioritise information according to risk with partner agencies and set flags as appropriate. In addition, you will be responsible for making appropriate referrals in relation to adult protection. This is an office-based role where you will provide our partner agencies with reports as per agreed information sharing protocols.

Proven experience of inter‑agency partnership working with an understanding of child and/or adult protection is desirable. It is essential that you have the confidence to evaluate sensitive and confidential information and the ability to produce accurate reports that detail risk.

Along with all other posts in Force Crime, Intelligence and Specialist Operations Departments, this role will require an enhanced level of vetting. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro‑rata for part‑time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] quoting reference 23071. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 21st December 2025.

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