Vulnerability Hub Practitioner

West Mercia Police; Bridgnorth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join West Mercia Police as a Vulnerability Hub Practitioner, playing a critical role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. You will assess referrals, make collaborative decisions, and ensure cases are managed appropriately within a supportive and inclusive environment. Enjoy benefits like a generous pension scheme, 26 days of annual leave, and more, as you contribute to shaping the future of policing in the community.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Gym membership discounts

Discounts on Electric Vehicles

Register for a Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external agencies effectively.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess notifications/referrals related to vulnerable people.
• Make decisions on safeguarding activities with other agencies.
• Allocate cases and update involved parties on proceedings.

Skills

Decision-making

Effective communication

Research and evaluation

Job description

We’re on a journey to shape the future of policing in our three counties, and we want you to be part of it. We value diversity and believe in creating an inclusive working environment where our employees feel safe to make suggestions and voice their opinions.

The main purpose of the role is: As part of the Vulnerability Hub, the postholder is a contact for the continual assessment of information, research, evaluation, instigation, and recording of initial actions in relation to the receipt of notifications/referrals from internal staff and/or external statutory agencies concerning the protection of vulnerable people.

To make decisions (where appropriate with other agencies) regarding safeguarding activities that are required to be undertaken, ensuring the organisation's statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met. To allocate cases to other appropriate units/teams for further action or retain ownership to progress further lines of enquiry, ensuring all parties are fully updated and aware of current proceedings.

We will consider Job Share.

The Vulnerability Hub Practitioner role is an office-based position.

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on 7th July 2025.

Why work for us?

• 26 days annual leave (increasing to 31 after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff networks, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare, and other savings
• Gym membership discounts
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme
• Register for a Blue Light Card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please visit our website.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone. We are also happy to discuss flexible working where appropriate for the role.

If you require support to complete your application or have questions, please contact the recruitment team at 01905718444 (press option 1 then 5).

Internal applicants needing redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to passing a selection process.

Note: Photo ID will be required at interview. Please visit Citizencard.com if you do not have a photo driving license or passport (expired or not).