Positive Risk Enablement Panel (PREP) Co-Ordinator

Overview

Are you passionate about safeguarding and enabling positive risk management for adults with complex needs? We’re looking for a Positive Risk Enablement Panel (PREP) Co-Ordinator to join our Adults and Health Directorate in Buckinghamshire. This is a pivotal role within our new Multi-Agency Risk Management (MARM) Framework, designed to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for adults at risk. If you thrive in a dynamic environment where communication, coordination, and continuous improvement are key, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

This is a fixed term/secondment role until 1^st June 2026.

About us

Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally. 

About the role

As the PREP Co-Ordinator, you’ll be the central point of contact for the Positive Risk Enablement Panel, ensuring that learning from practice informs strategic planning and service delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating PREP meetings – from scheduling and circulating information to ensuring timely feedback for individuals and families.
• Driving collaboration – working closely with partner organisations and the Buckinghamshire Safeguarding Adults Board to share best practice and improve safeguarding responses.
• Promoting positive risk management – enabling adults to make informed decisions while balancing safety and independence.
• Reporting and analysis – producing thematic reviews and reports for partnership boards, identifying trends and training needs.
• Continuous improvement – maintaining accurate records, updating resources, and ensuring compliance with legislation and policy.

This role is based in Aylesbury (Walton Street) with flexible working options and requires an Enhanced DBS with barring check.

Any-Desk:
As an ‘any-desk’ worker, you’ll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required. You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable and experienced – with a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, etc.) and experience in multi-agency working.
• Organised and proactive – able to plan meetings, manage workloads, and deliver clear, timely communication.
• A skilled communicator – confident in chairing meetings, writing reports, and engaging with professionals, families, and adults with care needs.
• Values-driven – proud, ambitious, collaborative, and trustworthy, with a commitment to openness and continuous improvement.
• Qualified – with a social work qualification and is educated to degree level or equivalent. Minimum of Two years post qualified in a relevant setting.
• ICT proficient – comfortable using Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
• Flexible and mobile – a full driving licence is essential for this role.

If you’re ready to make a real difference in safeguarding and risk enablement, we’d love to hear from you.

Please refer to the job summary attached for full details about the role.

Other information

If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Ruth Bowers at [email protected] or Sara Franchetti at [email protected]

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Our values

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

• a fair and inclusive culture
• the chance to really make a difference to those around you
• health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.

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