Role type Police Staff Contract Type Permanent Department Protective Services Location Rugby Is this a Politically Restricted role? No Grade/scale E Salary
£33,603 - £39,276 Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum. Hours per week 37 Competency and value framework (CVF) level? 1 Closing date
22/04/2026, 12:00
Job description
Child Protection Liaison Officer
Permanent Contract
Full Time
Salary (£33,603.00 - £39,276.00)
Those currently eligible on the redeployment register will be given prior consideration.
The main purpose of the role is to liaise with partner agencies and attend Safeguarding meetings to assist in the specialist investigation of serious offences involving children, to safeguard and protect children from abuse that is interfamilial or from a person in a position of trust or responsibility.
Main Responsibilities:
To work with other statutory and voluntary agencies to manage risk and safeguard and protect children from the risk of significant harm.
To complete tactics implemented under the strategic Protecting Vulnerable People (PVP) business plan to ensure the ongoing safeguarding and protection of children.
To consistently apply policy and Approved Professional Practice (APP) in relation to Child Protection and Abuse Investigation.
To appropriately represent Warwickshire Police at multi-agency meetings, ensuring police obligations are met.
To liaise with investigating officers and share information to partner agencies that is required to protect children from harm that is compliant with policy and legislation.
To provide advice and guidance to staff in other business areas on Child Protection and Abuse Investigation, ensuring Police meet partnership and legislative responsibilities.
To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.
Knowledge:
Education to A level/NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of Child Protection/ Safeguarding procedures.
Knowledge of, statutory guidance, approved professional practice and local safeguarding procedures relating to Child Death; Child Protection and Abuse Investigation; the investigation of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences.
Experience:
Experience of multi-agency working with statutory and voluntary agencies.
Experience of data/information collection, analysis and presentation of information.
Key Skills:
Ability to work in partnership with other statutory and voluntary agencies.
Competent in the use of basic ICT applications such as email and word processing.
Accurate data entry skills and the ability to enter, retrieve and present information in a suitable format.
Proven ability to work to strict deadlines, managing a high workload.
Special Conditions
Travel throughout Warwickshire policing areas.
The duties of this post involve exposure to disturbing images or tasks. The Post holder will receive mandatory psychological assessments annually.
We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.
Why work for Warwickshire Police?
Warwickshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Warwickshire Police is the force for you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Warwickshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from minority ethnicity communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
Warwickshire Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
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