Protecting Vulnerable People Investigator

. South Wales Police; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS/Police Pension

Paid annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

South Wales Police in Cardiff Bay invites applications for a Protecting Vulnerable People Investigator (PVPI). The role sits in the MASH and works with partners to safeguard vulnerable people, representing the force at safeguarding meetings and using powers to prevent, investigate and detect crime.

You must be PIP level 1 accredited or prepared to achieve it, and be able to work within risk management frameworks and with other agencies. This is a permanent, full-time role at 37 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be PIP level one accredited or prepared to work towards attaining.
• Able to represent the force at case conferences and forums involving partners and other law enforcement agencies.
• Able to work within risk management and assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• The role works in Partnership with responsible organisations to ensure safeguarding of vulnerable persons and represents the force at safeguarding meetings.
• You will undertake powers under the law to prevent, investigate and detect crime.
• Work within risk management and assessment frameworks and collaborate with partner agencies.

Skills

PIP level 1 accreditation

Represent at safeguarding meetings

Risk management frameworks

Job description

Protecting Vulnerable People InvestigatorForce South Wales PoliceRole Type Police StaffBusiness Area K Safeguarding & Public ProtectionDepartment Public Protection & Safeguarding Location Cardiff BayGrade 6SO1Salary £33,603.00 - £39,276.00Part/Full Time Full TimeHours per Week 37Type of Contract PermanentLevel of Welsh language ability required? 2Shortlisting Date 20 November 2026 Interview Date 27 November 2026 Closing Date 13/11/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description Protecting Vulnerable People Investigator (PVPI)

Would you like a career like no other? If so... Join Us South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim - to keep South Wales safe. We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community's needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family. We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Protecting Vulnerable People Investigator (PVPI) in our Conference and Referral Unit. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PVPI to join the team based in the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Cardiff Bay.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

The role of the PVPI is to work in Partnership with responsible organisations to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable persons. You will represent the force at all forms of safeguarding meetings and share information within the context of the law. You will undertake powers under the law to prevent, investigate and detect crime.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

• Must be PIP level one accredited or be prepared to work towards attaining.
• Able to represent the force at case conferences and forums involving partners and other law enforcement agencies.
• Able to work within risk management and assessment frameworks.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more, .

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact DI Vicky Miller

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome.

Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis

As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.

To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.

If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile.

You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect,.

Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

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