Safeguarding Coordinator - Local Authority

Spinwell Global; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Ltd in Leicester is seeking a Safeguarding Coordinator on a contract until 16/02/27. You will conduct risk assessments, review reports and referrals, and share findings with partner agencies and internal teams.

The role involves researching police systems, compiling reports, and attending multi‑agency and disclosure meetings to mitigate safeguarding risk, working independently and within a team to deliver timely, accurate conclusions.

Qualifications

• A-Level English or equivalent and use of English to this standard.
• Experience working in a confidential environment.
• Ability to compile data into reports after researching IT systems and other sources.
• Strong analytical and investigative abilities.
• Ability to use initiative in solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to ensure reports and referrals concerning adults and children at risk are reviewed, processed and shared with partner agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Research and interrogate police systems and compile reports.
• Attend partnership multi‑agency and disclosure meetings and carry out safeguarding actions to reduce risk.

Skills

English language

Confidential environment experience

Data reporting

Analytical skills

Initiative / problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Workload planning under pressure

Conflict management

Teamwork

Education

A-Level English or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Safeguarding Coordinator REF 376766. Contract Length: Until 16/02/27. Location: Leicester. IR35: Inside. Pay Rate to Intermediary: £21.73 per hour. Spinwell is recruiting for a Safeguarding Coordinator for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

Responsibilities of the Safeguarding Coordinator

You’ll conduct risk assessments to ensure that all reports and referrals concerning adults and children at risk are efficiently and effectively reviewed, processed and shared with partner agencies and internal stakeholders. You’ll research and interrogate police systems and compile reports. You will also attend partnership multi‑agency and disclosure meetings and carry out any other actions relevant to safeguarding and reducing risk.

Skills/Experience of the Safeguarding Coordinator

• Educated to A-Level standard in English Language or equivalent or have work experience requiring the use of English Language to this standard.
• Experience working within a confidential environment.
• Able to compile data into report format accurately and concisely by researching IT systems and other means.
• Good analytical and investigative skills.
• Able to use initiative, particularly in problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all levels, including excellent listening skills.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, planning and organising own workload in a busy pressurised environment to meet deadlines.
• Able to effectively and calmly manage conflict.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Equalities & Data Protection

We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

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