Deborah Rigby

I am still currently employed in this role. I am contracted until 31st March 2025

Key responsibilities

• Work with local communities, voluntary and faith organisations to strengthen their understanding of Prevent and safeguarding work and build trust and confidence in local delivery of Prevent.
• Understand and monitor community sentiment and tensions, and use this to inform the wider strategic understanding of local issues relation to community safety.
• Act as a point of contact for communities in relation to concerns around radicalisation and extremism and develop forums for community representatives to engage with the council in relation to Prevent
• Design and deliver training and workshops
• Lead on identifying, developing and delivering project work that addresses local needs and support and contributes to Liverpool Prevent Action Plan, in cooperation with key partners
• Project manage commissioned projects and initiative's ensuring delivery to time, plan and budget and ensure that all monitoring returns are properly evidenced and submitted within deadlines, escalating risks and blockages as appropriate.
• Co-Ordinate efforts to empower communities to feel confident to challenge extremism
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the full range of Prevent partners
• Established stronger rapport with the community using personable approach and listening skills.
• Enhanced public understanding of organisational objectives through regular communication.
• Hosted talks, workshops and discussions with stakeholders and community groups to increase engagement.
• Established and nurtured professional relationships with key community members to form valuable partnerships.

I took a career break to take up my current role of a Community Engagement Officer for Prevent. I still offer sessional shift for the NSPCC.

I decided to apply for a different role due to changes in the NSPCC which meant we would have to work night shifts which I did not feel was compatible with a healthy work/life balance.

During my time as a Supervisor within Childline I won the organisations highest award for initiative and partnership work to drive forward an organisational objective.

My role as a NSPCC Childline Supervisor was:

• To supervise staff and volunteers including training mentoring and supervision.
• Conducted performance appraisals with employees for career development discussions.
• Monitored employee attendance records for maintaining discipline within the team.
• Assisted in the recruitment process for hiring quality staff members.
• Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
• To take and support contacts from some of the most vulnerable young people in our society around subject matters such as suicide, self harm, abuse in all its forms, sexual identity, family relationships, and cultural identity amongst many others.
• To provide effective safeguarding, work alongside other organisations such as social services, police, schools etc.
• To progress referrals to external organisations following all data protection guidelines.
• To work with the principles and guidelines of the NSPCC.

• Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
• Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
• Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
• Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
• Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
• Reduced workplace conflicts through effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Coordinated with other supervisors to maintain consistency across shifts.
• Led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.

• Encouraged open dialogue amongst team members, promoted an inclusive work environment.
• Fostered a positive work culture to boost employee morale.
• Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
• Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.

• Logged daily activities and notable incidents during production shifts.
• Updated staff on changes to internal policies and procedures for continued compliance and standardisation.
• Organised recruitment activities to reflect department requirements and budget.

I left this volunteer to take up a managers role within the NSPCC

My main responsibilities were:

• To take and support contacts from some of the most vulnerable young people in our society around subject matters such as suicide, self harm, abuse in all its forms, sexual identity, family relationships amongst many others.
• To work alongside a supervisor to ensure effective safeguarding.
• To record information maintaining data protection requirements.
• Maintained confidentiality of client information; demonstrating professional ethics and respect.
• Strengthened rapport with diverse clientele using culturally sensitive counselling approach.
• Increased client comfort by providing empathetic and non-judgmental listening.
• Facilitated positive change by devising action plans collaboratively with clients.
• Advised on resources available within the community, thus enabling access to additional support systems if needed.
• Encouraged self-care habits amongst clients contributing towards overall well-being.
• Participated in outreach activities promoting importance of mental health within the community.

I left the police as both my husband and I were police officers and shift work was not compatible with raising a family. At that time in the police there was no consideration for reduced hours or alternative pathways to offer a compatible work life balance with small children and as I had no other close support I had to make the choice to put my family first.

Key responsibilities were to carry out the duties of a Police constable which included:

• Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
• Coordinated with social services agencies to assist vulnerable individuals.
• Exercised discretion and judgment when applying laws, resulting in fair outcomes.
• Upheld high ethical standards when dealing with sensitive information.
• Prepared detailed case reports for use in court proceedings.
• Adhered strictly to legal regulations whilst conducting duties, ensuring professionalism.
• Provided security at large-scale events, minimising potential threats effectively.
• Utilised negotiation skills to defuse volatile situations peacefully.
• Maintained public order by patrolling designated areas.
• Intervened promptly during disturbances at public gatherings, restored peace swiftly.
• Conducted thorough investigations into reported crimes, resulting in successful resolution.
• Collaborated closely with colleagues in multi-agency task forces to resolve cases.
• Ensured victim care and support throughout investigation processes, fostered goodwill.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
• Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
• Gathered evidence carefully at crime scenes, enforcing forensic procedure adherence for accuracy.
• Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.
• Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
• Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
• Arrested and transported suspects to police stations or holding cells.
• Used proven interview techniques to garner reliable evidence and statements from victims, witnesses and suspects.
• Assessed and verified information given in victim and witness statements to improve investigation workflow.
• Provided visible presence in inner-city areas, deterring crime through on-foot and mobile patrol duties.
• Offered empathy and support to victims whilst professionally handling suspects in line with Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
• Prepared crime reports and case files, delivering documentation to Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
• Arrested and interviewed suspected criminals, clearly outlining legal rights.
• Worked crime scenes, preserving and securing forensic evidence to strengthen investigation accuracy and case viability.
• Determined and pursued criminal suspects for warning and arrest.