Protecting Vulnerable Investigator

Position: Protecting Vulnerable People Investigator

Force South Wales Police

Role Type Police Staff

Business Area K Safeguarding & Public Protection

Department Public Protection & Safeguarding

Location Cardiff Bay

Grade 6SO1

Part/Full Time Full Time

37

Type of Contract Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Shortlisting Date 20 November 2026

Interview Date 27 November 2026

Closing Date

13/11/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description Protecting Vulnerable People Investigator (PVPI)

Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us

South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

About the team/Department you will be joining:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a PVPI to join the team based in the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Cardiff Bay.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

The role of the PVPI is to work in Partnership with responsible organisations to ensure the safeguarding of vulnerable persons.

You will represent the force at all forms of safeguarding meetings and share information within the context of the law.

You will undertake powers under the law to prevent, investigate and detect crime.

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

Must be PIP level one accredited or be prepared to work towards attaining.

Able to represent the force at case conferences and forums involving partners and other law enforcement agencies.

Able to work within risk management and assessment frameworks.

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact DI Vicky Miller Victoria.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case-by-case basis

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.

To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.

If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.