Missing from Home Coordinator

Northumbria Police; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Gateshead is seeking a Missing from Home Coordinator. This role involves developing expertise on missing person issues, promoting protocols, and collaborating with various partners to reduce repeat missing cases. Candidates should possess strong organizational and communication skills, have experience in multi-agency environments, and knowledge of safeguarding legislation. The position offers a salary range of £30,276 - £32,613, with generous leave and benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

26 days' leave plus bank holidays

NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme

Enhanced maternity and parental leave

Flexible working hours

Public sector pension scheme

Access to private healthcare

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Access to gyms in some stations

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a multi‑agency environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands.
• Experience of safeguarding and knowledge of related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise on missing person issues.
• Promote multi‑agency missing person protocols.
• Collaborate to reduce repeat missing cases and enhance safeguarding strategies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively. Think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Prevention Department as a Missing from Home Coordinator.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise to provide advice on missing person issues and liaise with internal teams and external agencies.
• Promote multi‑agency missing person protocols to internal and external partners.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners to build strong relationships, address root causes of missing episodes, problem‑solve to reduce repeat cases, and implement safeguarding strategies, recognising links to exploitation and ensuring records and referrals are completed.
• Work with police and national partners to share risk and vulnerability information, support missing person risk assessments, and challenge ineffective practices.
• Analyse repeat missing person reports and collaborate with agencies to recommend interventions, present findings at multi‑agency meetings, and identify opportunities for prevention, safeguarding, and best practice improvement.
• Apply understanding of confidentiality, Data Protection and Freedom of Information issues, and successfully complete and undertake further training to achieve Professional Investigation Programme (PIP) level 1 accreditation.
• Interpret and apply guidance to specific activities, committing to continuous improvement with evidence of impact, and skillfully identify areas for enhancement within the business.

Qualifications & experience:

• Experience of working in a multi‑agency environment.
• Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands, maintain strong organisational skills, and critically analyse data to conduct audits and reviews.
• Experience of safeguarding and knowledge of related legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Salary & Benefits:

£30,276 - £32,613

• 26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Flexi‑time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs.
• Flexible working (compressed hours, etc.).
• Market‑leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts.
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers.
• Discounts on shopping and eating out through the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets.
• Paid sick leave and trained mental health first aiders on‑site.
• Employee advice service for additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations.
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy exclusive discounts on days out and travel.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community.

Apply now: https://careers.northumbria.police.uk/jsearch/missing-from-home-coordinator