Main purpose of the role: Undertake and assist in investigations taking on key roles within each investigation such as: researching; gathering and obtaining evidence; gathering and recording intelligence; liaising with Children Social Care; undertaking joint investigative actions with statutory partners; and attending child protection case conferences by a variety of means.The ISO will conducting a range of investigative and safeguarding duties, in order to secure best evidence and increase the efficiency and effectiveness of investigations undertaken by the Department. Main responsibilities: Interview witnesses and victims of crime, assisting in regard to suspect interviews, taking high quality, accurate statements for inclusion into case files and undertaking assessment of the veracity of statements and the potential reliability of witnesses in Court in order to ensure evidence is correctly captured and recorded to support investigations. Coordinate and manage the seizure and viewing of CCTV, viewing material, analysing information, and recording elements in comprehensive reports of evidential and intelligence value; coordinate house to house enquiries in order to support investigations and provide evidence in person at court as required. Undertake a range of investigative research through relevant systems and procedures, maintaining accurate records, analysing information, and producing a range of reports, in order to support the investigation of offences by the department