Suffolk Constabulary
Decision Maker MASH
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Suffolk Constabulary is seeking a skilled and motivated MASH Decision Maker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within the Vulnerable Persons Directorate.
This is a challenging and rewarding role at the heart of safeguarding, where you will play a critical part in protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults by ensuring timely, informed and proportionate decision-making at the point of referral.
The MASH brings together key partner agencies to assess risk, share information and make safeguarding decisions in line with agreed thresholds and statutory responsibilities. As a MASH Decision Maker, you will:
- Critically assess child protection and adult safeguarding referrals in line with local and national thresholds
- Lead and accurately record multi-agency strategy discussions and meetings
- Make well-balanced, defensible decisions based on risk, vulnerability and available intelligence
- Provide advice and guidance to officers and staff making contact with the MASH
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies, statutory and voluntary organisations
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You will be working with sensitive and often distressing material and will need to demonstrate professionalism, resilience and sound judgement at all times.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
- Experience of multi-agency investigations in Child Protection and/or Adult Safeguarding
- Strong decision-making, analytical and critical-thinking skills
- The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of collating and assessing information from multiple sources to inform decisions
- Attention to detail and experience of accurate report writing
- The ability to deal professionally with sensitive and distressing subject matter
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Desirable:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and procedures relating to child protection and safeguarding adults
Why Join Us?
You’ll be joining a dedicated safeguarding team where your decisions have real impact. Suffolk Constabulary is committed to equality, inclusion and professional development, offering a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to develop and thrive.
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