Safeguarding Coordinator

Development Services Group, Inc; Wigston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on protecting children and vulnerable individuals in the community. As a Safeguarding Coordinator, you will engage in vital risk assessments and collaborate with various agencies to ensure safety and compliance. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, providing support and guidance in challenging situations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about community safety and have the skills to make an impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and risk assessment.
• Ability to work in a confidential environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting risk assessments and processing safeguarding referrals.
• Attending multi-agency meetings to represent the police.

Skills

Research and Investigation

Confidentiality

Data Compilation

Tools

IT Systems

Job description

Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract Permanent

MV

Description

Be part of the team protecting children and vulnerable people in our communities.

As a Safeguarding Coordinator, you’ll be playing a vital part in keeping our communities safe.

You’ll be conducting risk assessments, and ensuring all reports and referrals are reviewed and actioned. Researching police systems to compile reports to help reduce risk and carry out actions relevant to safeguarding.

This is a rewarding and challenging role, where no two days will be the same.

What you’ll be doing

• Researching, assessing and processing safeguarding referrals
• Attending multi- agency meetings to represent the police and actively engage in the decision-making process
• Assessing and identifying high risk cases

The must haves

• Able to research and investigate information
• Experience of working within a confidential environment
• Ability to compile data from research on IT systems

What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.

What’s next

Please click APPLY to complete your application telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by showcasing your skills and experience.

To support you with your application we’ve provided some guidance linked here.

• Vacancy closes 20 May 2025 at 23:55.

Who we are

At Leicestershire Police it’s not just patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our dedicated team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. It’s these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website .

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in.