Job Description

Modern Slavery and Vulnerable communities Advisor
Lowestoft
Full Time (37 Hours) - Permanent
£26,232 - £29,433 per annum
Friday 19 May 2023 at 5pm
Please quote Ref: L3001 on application form

Do you want an interesting and varied workload? Do you want to work for a department that recognises the value of its people? Do you want to make a difference to your local community?

The Organisation: Suffolk Constabulary is devoted to the safety and wellbeing of the people who live and work in the county. This is achieved by building on a wealth of traditional policing methods with innovative new approaches. Staff are supported by an award-winning wellbeing service and a number of staff networks that provide support for groups that share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs. Suffolk Constabulary is committed to developing a diverse, equal and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities it serves.

The Position: We are looking for a full time Modern Slavery and Vulnerable Communities Advisor to be part of our Neighbourhood Partnership Team based out of Lowestoft. The role will include working alongside internal staff and partner organisations to support the Constabulary in delivering against key local and national strategies aligned to Modern Slavery and Vulnerable Communities. The successful candidate will be working collaboratively to protect vulnerable persons, prevent exploitation and provide guidance and advice to operational teams in the pursuance and diversion of offenders. If you are a passionate and committed individual who cares about improving the lives of others, we want to hear from you.

Why Should you Apply?

• To make a difference to the people of Suffolk
• Interesting and varied work
• Great team environment
• Flexible working opportunities
• Clear career pathway for development
• Local government pension scheme and Blue Light discounts
• Access to sports and social club

It is essential that applicants meet the following criteria:

• Good working knowledge of policy and process, including local protocol, in relation to modern slavery with the ability to interpret and apply relevant guidance
• Experience of working with vulnerable persons and/or communities
• Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders, understanding their needs and concerns, demonstrating good team working skills
• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify cause and effect and develop a course of action designed to target root causes as well as manage impacts
• Possess good time management skills with the ability to prioritise and plan own workload
• Skilled in the use of standard IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirement
• Ability to attend and pass a one-day DDE training course at the College of Policing and Police National Database (PND) training course
• Ability to travel throughout the County as required

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

• Possess a good working knowledge of issues affecting vulnerable communities with an understanding of available support agencies and referral pathways
• Experience of working in a multi- agency environment

Hours of work are 37 per week Monday to Friday. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Consideration will be given to whether the post can be delivered on either a part time or job share basis, in line with the organisational requirements of this role.

The recruitment criteria for all posts are subject to reasonable adjustment in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,232.00-£29,433.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: L3001

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