Case Review and Policy Officer

Role: Case Review & Policy Officer

Department: Performance & Governance

Location: Maltby South Yorkshire

Salary:

Hours: 37

Contract Type: Temporary until 30th September 2026

We are seeking a knowledgeable and proactive professional to identify and escalate cases that meet the criteria for formal safeguarding reviews. In this role you will:

• Assess and identify cases requiring notification to the local authority for:
  • Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews (CSPRs)
  • Child Death Overview Panels (CDOPs)
  • Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs)
  • Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs)
• Ensure timely and accurate referrals in line with statutory guidance and local safeguarding protocols.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support learning and improvement from serious incidents.

This role is critical in promoting accountability transparency and continuous improvement in safeguarding practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify appropriate cases for notification to the local authority of the need for Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews Child Death Overview Panels Domestic Homicide Reviews and Safeguarding Adults Reviews.
• Research Police systems to provide a detailed chronology of involvement in the life of the individual subject to the review.
• Assess the Police activity and involvement in respect of the subject to ensure compliance with law procedure and approved practice.
• Compile the Police Independent Management Report (IMR) detailing the force involvement with the subject.
• Represent South Yorkshire Police at review meetings and present information providing explanations where required drawing conclusions and making appropriate recommendations.
• Complete internal and external research in respect of the protection of vulnerable people. Complete analysis to determine local and national trends prepare forecasts and present information in the form of reports and briefings.
• Identify areas of learning in light of local and national developments identifying changes to force policy procedure and approved practice.
• Assist PVP Performance and Governance Team to implement policy procedural instructions and action plans.
• Attend meetings and conferences within force and externally to represent South Yorkshire Police.
• Maintain the PVP Governance Department website and ensure updates are disseminated effectively within Force and to partner agencies where appropriate.
• Completedutiescommensuratetobandprofileinsupportofdepartmentalneeds

Skills and experience:

• Previous administrative and computer experience including ability to update and interrogate systems. Competent in the use of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
• Demonstrate previous experience of working in a confidential environment where handling of sensitive information could have an effect on others.
• Experience of working effectively within a multi-agency/partnership setting and of driving forward multi-agency work
• Experience of summarising and presenting information ideally to a wide range of agencies.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role skills and experience for this role please click here to view the role profile

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card Company Shop Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: South Yorkshire Police Sustainability Strategy 2020-2025 ()
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers staff and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid:Applicable when thework can be undertaken at any location whether that be a SYP building or from home.

South Yorkshire Polices Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness Integrity & Trust the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details:

For further information about the role please contact Laura Jones on

Closing Date:27^th July 2025

Closing dates are not normally extended other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

How to apply:

Please click Apply

Candidate Information:

Please note that should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references medical clearance vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Applications are particularly welcome fromfemale and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve in order for us to provide the best service utilising a range of backgrounds experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer please contact our dedicated team on

In addition we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.

Internal Candidates:

This vacancy is temporary therefore you must have the support of your current Line Manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are on a fixed term contract you must contact the Talent Acquisition Team before applying.

Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent email the completed form to the hiring line manager with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.

Without support your application will not be considered any further.

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.

Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need such as project-based work temporary cover or time-limited funding. The fixed term period is subject to change linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.

All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.

Where appropriate fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.

Documents to Review:

For the Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - PleaseClick here

For Application Guidance and Tips - PleaseClick Here

For the FIT Values of South Yorkshire Police - PleaseClick Here

For Secondment Approval - PleaseClick Here

View our recruitment video:

Experience:

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