Risk Assessment Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government agency in Rugby is looking for a part-time Risk Assessment Officer to enhance the safeguarding of children and families. This role involves working collaboratively in multi-agency settings, attending MARAC meetings, and supporting practitioners. Ideal candidates will have experience with Child safeguarding and knowledge of Domestic Abuse legislation. The position offers significant benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme, supporting employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Full reimbursement of Social Work England fees

Generous annual leave

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-agency collaborations focused on safeguarding.
• Strong communication skills for engagement with families.
• Current knowledge of public protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend MARAC meetings as a representative for safeguarding.
• Train practitioners on referral processes for MARAC.
• Provide direct advice on child safeguarding matters.

Skills

Collaboration with partner agencies

Knowledge of Domestic Abuse legislation

Child safeguarding expertise

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

About the Team and the Role

Do you want to make a difference to the welfare and safeguarding of children and their families in Warwickshire?

Do you want to work in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting where the primary focus is for the regard of children, young people and their families within the MARAC, DVDS and MAPPA process?

The Risk Assessment Team, which is part of the Domestic Abuse Specialist Team is seeking a part-time (18.5 hours a week) Risk Assessment Officer to job share with the current post holder. The role will require to work collaboratively with partner agencies as the Children and Families representative in multi-agency settings, with a focus on safeguarding and managing risk.

Key Requirements

• Contribute to Warwickshire Families First responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and their families.
• To attend MARAC as Warwickshire Families First representative
• To attend Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (Clare’s Law) panels as Warwickshire Families First representative
• Train and support practitioners to develop the skills to refer into and attend MARAC and MAPPA meetings where appropriate
• To model and develop restorative and relational approaches to growing partnerships and the development of strong professional relationships
• Provide direction and advice to partners in regard to child safeguarding
• To be office based 1 day a week in Rugby
• Current knowledge of Domestic Abuse legislation and the Domestic Abuse Act 2021
• Current knowledge of public protection and safeguarding legislation

• Read more in our Agile Working leaflet

Now is an exciting time to be part of our team as Warwickshire begins to embed our Families First teams who support the young people in our County. Our approach is about locality working, multi disciplinary and multi agency teams that support the whole family. Building strong partnerships with local services, Health, Police and Education.

If you want to build strong relationships and connections with families, join Warwickshire’s Children and Families service. Click here to find out more about Warwickshire County Council’s Children and Families Service.

Our Offer to you includes:

• Supportive managers who provide recognition and a robust supervision policy focussed on wellbeing and workload.
• Full reimbursement of Social Work England annual fee.
• A Volunteering & Wellbeing Day in addition to generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas
• We also offer a Refer a Friend package for some roles. Terms and Conditions apply

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For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below:

Risk Assessment Officer

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feelsvalued, included, safe, supported,andwelcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund.

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

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Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

To discuss the role please contact Julie Low [e-mail] or Stacey Gill [e-mail]

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Closing Date: 14th January 2026
Interview Date: 23rd January 2026, Bloxham Centre, 8 Somers Road, Rugby, CV22 7DE

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce.