Fiona Mulvihill
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
Safeguarding specialist with a strong ability to navigate complex environments and deliver effective safeguarding solutions.
Extensive experience in law enforcement, multi-agency collaboration, and educational settings. Expertise in high-harm Child Protection and Online incident investigation. Mental Health First Aider with proven ability to deliver successful Wellbeing interventions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4045
4045
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
William Hulme’s Grammar School
Greater Manchester
09.2024 - 08.2025
- Coordinating a tiered response to student Wellbeing and Pastoral support for all students, including engaging the school counsellor and external support agencies. Conducting student Wellbeing Assessments to triage concerns and identify support.
- Building relationships with external wellbeing providers such as Manchester City in the Community and Thrive in Education
- Mentoring students and providing one-to-one support
- Conducting direct work with students and their families and making external referrals. Includes conducting Early Help Assessments, referring to MASH and attending Child Protection Case Conferences.
- Triaging all incoming Safeguarding incidents via CPOMS to ensure swift onward action and risk management.
Detective Constable
Greater Manchester Police
Bolton, Greater Manchester
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed a caseload of serious and complex crimes as Officer in the Case, preparing accurate case files to support investigations and successful convictions at court.
- Sensitively interviewed vulnerable victims and witnesses of crime, adhering to Achieving Best Evidence principles.
- Completed risk assessments to support strategies for serious crime investigations.
- Liaised with partner agencies for a comprehensive approach to risk management and crime reduction.
Covert Operations
North West Regional Organised Crime Unit
North West Region
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Employed a range of online and face-to-face covert tactics to bring offenders to justice, gaining a comprehensive understanding of Child Protection and Online Safety principles
- Pro-actively gathered intelligence to support operational objectives for Child Sexual Exploitation and Serious and Organised Crime
Police Constable
Greater Manchester Police
Bolton, Greater Manchester
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Responded to Grade 1 priority incidents, utilising the National Decision Making Model to protect public safety.
- Investigated priority and volume crime, maintaining adherence to force and national standards.
- Implemented safeguarding measures with partners, enhancing risk prevention strategies.
- Supported new Student Officers during probation as a Tutor Constable.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Policing
City and Guilds
04.2001 - 03.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Production Skills
Guildford School of Acting
04.2001 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Sussex
A-Levels - English Language, Philosophy, Classical Civilisation
Parrs Wood Sixth Form Centre
Skills
- DSL Level 3
- Youth Mental Health First Aider
- PIP 2 Qualified Detective
- Full UK Driving Licence
- First Aid Qualified
Languages
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
William Hulme’s Grammar School
09.2024 - 08.2025
Detective Constable
Greater Manchester Police
06.2023 - 09.2024
Covert Operations
North West Regional Organised Crime Unit
10.2022 - 06.2023
Police Constable
Greater Manchester Police
03.2017 - 10.2022
Diploma of Higher Education - Policing
City and Guilds
04.2001 - 03.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Professional Production Skills
Guildford School of Acting
04.2001 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Sussex
A-Levels - English Language, Philosophy, Classical Civilisation
Parrs Wood Sixth Form Centre
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