Nottinghamshire Police
Safeguarding Referral Officer
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Safeguarding Referral Officer
🌟 We're Hiring:
📍 Arnold, Oxclose | 🕒 Full-time | 💼 Starting salary: £28,071 🛑 Closing date: 16/07/2026
Are you a highly organised, analytical and compassionate professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for safeguarding vulnerable people? We are seeking a Safeguarding Referral Officer to join our Prevention Hub at Nottinghamshire Police.
🚀 What you'll do
- Receive, assess and prioritise child and adult safeguarding referrals based on risk and urgency.
- Act as a key point of contact for partner agencies making safeguarding referrals to the police.
- Research police systems and prepare accurate information-sharing responses and reports.
- Assess safeguarding concerns and identify when immediate action is required to protect vulnerable individuals.
- Participate in multi-agency discussions and meetings, including MARAC and MAPPA processes.
- Provide safeguarding advice and guidance to police officers, staff and partner agencies.
- Manage referrals relating to allegations against professionals and provide specialist guidance where required.
- Ensure information is shared lawfully and in accordance with legislation, policies and protocols.
- Support safeguarding investigations through research, referrals, briefings and administrative tasks.
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💡 What We’re Looking For
- Experience of handling sensitive, confidential or intelligence-based information.
- Knowledge of safeguarding-related legislation, including GDPR, Data Protection and Children’s legislation.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information and identify risk.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience using databases and IT systems accurately and effectively.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Ability to work independently, make informed decisions and escalate concerns appropriately.
- A professional, trustworthy and discreet approach when handling sensitive information.
- GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or equivalent relevant experience.
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🔒 Key Benefits
- 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- A local government pension scheme
- On-site facilities including a gym and a canteen
- Cycle to work scheme
- Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
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