Positive Risk Enablement Panel (PREP) Support Officer

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and knowledgeable individual who will play a pivotal role in supporting the effective operation of the Positive Risk Enablement Panel (PREP).

As the PREP Support Officer, you’ll be at the heart of a forward‑thinking programme designed to strengthen multi-agency working, improve risk management approaches, and support better outcomes for adults across our communities. You will have a strong understanding of governance, information management, and multi‑agency working within a complex statutory environment.

Contract: This is a 6 month fixed term/secondment opportunity.

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

You will provide end‑to‑end operational and specialist support to the PREP Co‑ordinator and Panel, ensuring that robust systems, processes and documentation are in place from the outset and that panel activity is well‑governed and legally compliant.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Providing support to the PREP Chair, panel members and stakeholders with information gathering and report preparation.
• Preparing agendas for PREP meetings, producing and circulating reports and ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant.
• Coordinating PREP meetings, producing reports capturing key actions, decisions, and discussions.
• Maintaining secure, compliant document management systems in line with data protection legislation, organisational policy and governance requirements.
• Monitoring actions and outcomes, following up with responsible officers, and supporting continuous improvement of panel processes and practice.
• Providing broader project support across multi‑agency initiatives.

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

You will bring specialist knowledge and practical experience of working within an Adults & Health environment, including:

• A strong understanding of data protection legislation and governance frameworks.
• Previous experience of supporting complex panels, boards or projects.
• An excellent knowledge of Adults and Health services and wider multi‑agency partnership working.
• Confidence in explaining technical or specialist information clearly to non‑specialists, ensuring shared understanding of processes, expectations and responsibilities.
• Excellent digital skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, and the ability to work with tracking systems, reports and virtual meeting platforms.

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

Other information

A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

To find out more information about the role, please contact: Kate Price CBS Business Partner supporting Adults & Health ([email protected])

Interviews will be held face to face at the Walton Street Offices on Wednesday 11^th March 2026

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

• All unspent cautions and/or unspent convictions

For further information on how long it takes for cautions and convictions cautions to become spent, please refer to our guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (updated 2023) | Nacro

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.

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.

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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