Disclosure Officer Disclosure & Barring Service - Hybrid Working

Disclosure Officer Disclosure & Barring Service - Hybrid Working

Role type Police Staff

Permanent

Contract type Full Time

Department Victims & Safeguarding

Location Bristol, Kenneth Steele House- BS2 0TQ

Grade/scale SC 6

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.

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05/11/2026, 12:00

The Disclosure Barring Unit makes disclosure decisions every day in order to protect vulnerable people across our communities.

We have a vacancy for a Disclosure Officer to carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) enhanced vetting checks for individuals working with children and/or vulnerable adults.

In this role, you will make decisions on the disclosure of information, undertake research and interrogate intelligence, conduct risk assessments and write comprehensive reports to enable potential employers to make safe recruitment decisions for individuals wishing to work with children and vulnerable adults.

You will be part of a supportive team dealing with confidential and emotive information, but you will leave each day knowing the work you do has helped safeguard and protect the most vulnerable in society.

This role is blended and you will work from home the majority of the time but will need to attend Kenneth Steele House, Bristol as required.

In this role, your main responsibilities will include:

• Receiving researched applications and conduct risk assessments on the information in accordance with the relevant regulatory, statutory and procedural requirements.
• Preparing and compiling written reports, making written recommendations on the level of disclosure information to be released.
• Providing advice and guidance on issues concerning the disclosure of information through the DBS process, including sensitive or personal information as required.
• Undertaking enhanced research on complex applications.
• Ensuring collation of all appropriate information is completed and analysed as part of the risk assessment.

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Experience in researching information and writing detailed reports
• Skilled communicator with the ability to build relationships with colleagues both verbally and in writing
• Skilled computer user with knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes including Word
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Knowledge of data protection with experience of dealing with matters of a confidential nature. An understanding of the DBS process would be advantageous

Additional Information:

You will work Monday to Friday, with hours agreed with your manager in line with our flexible working arrangements. The role is primarily home based, with quarterly office attendance and occasional additional visits as required by the business.

We are currently recruiting for one full time position. A reserve list will also be maintained for 12 months to fill any additional vacancies that may arise during this period.

Applicants that are successful at shortlisting stage will be invited to attend an in person interview at Kenneth Steele House week commencing 30th November 2026.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

What we can offer you:

How we reward you is linked to our culture, it’s about more than just salary.

You will have access to a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:

• Comprehensive training programme to carry out the role with continuing professional development
• Health Assured Employee Assistance scheme offering 24 hour help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
• Staff benefits including discounts on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
• On-site parking at Kenneth Steele House, access to a 24 hour gym on site (additional subsidised membership of £4 per month)

If you are organised, able to work at pace under pressure and with a strong ethos on supporting vulnerable people then we’d like to hear from you.

About us

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high‑quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
This role has been identified as a blended role.
The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number
• Address information including proof
• Referee information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants
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