Children’s Social Work, Investigation Support Officer, Essex

Children’s Social Work, Investigation Support Officer, Essex
Pay rate to £19.19 per hour
Contract role, Investigation Support Officer
We are recruiting for experienced Investigation Support Officers in Essex, to work with the Local Police force.
 
Main purpose of the role:
Undertake and assist in investigations taking on key roles within each investigation such as: researching; gathering and obtaining evidence; gathering and recording intelligence; liaising with Children Social Care; undertaking joint investigative actions with statutory partners; and attending child protection case conferences by a variety of means. The ISO will conducting a range of investigative and safeguarding duties, in order to secure best evidence and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations undertaken by the Department.
 
Necessary experience:

• The post holder will be required to travel as part of their duty and therefore a full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• The post holder is required to be ABE (Achieving Best Evidence) trained.
• It is desirable that the post holder will have PIP2 and SOTO (Sexual Offence Trained Officer) qualifications.
• It is desirable that the post holder will have recent experience of safeguarding vulnerable persons, in order to undertake such actions during the investigative process.
• It is desirable that the post holder will have recent experience of criminal investigations, conducting interviews and taking statements in investigative process, with both adults and children.

 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

 
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.