ViSOR Support Officer

Merseyside Police; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in Liverpool is seeking a ViSOR Support Officer. This role involves managing VISOR information, providing administrative support to Sex Offender Managers, and liaising with partner agencies. Candidates should have strong analytical and communication skills, along with knowledge of safeguarding practices. A driving licence is essential for attending case meetings. The position offers a salary range of £26,106 - £28,653 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site gyms

Full training provided

Onsite free parking

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of safeguarding offences and best practices.
• Essential experience of multi-agency safeguarding processes.
• Must have a driving licence to attend meetings across the area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain information related to VISOR administration.
• Provide administrative support to Sex Offender Managers.
• Liaise with partner agencies to resolve issues.

Skills

Child Protection knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Power Point

MS Word

Liquid Logic

Job description

Overview

ViSOR Support Officer
PREV VISOR Unit - St Anne Street
Grade C £26,106 - £28,653
Full Time
Permanent
Merseyside Police

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge that will allow you to demonstrate your skills and experience within a fast-paced and dynamic working environment?

At Merseyside Police we understand that searching for your first job, your next job, or that big promotion is a huge milestone. Here at Merseyside Police we always think about what it’s like to be in your position when making those big decisions. It takes courage to make change happen in your life, and we’re here to help you with that.

We’re here for the first step, the next step, and the big step.

You’re not just a number to us. You’ve got to know you’ll love working here. It’s as important to us as you ‘being the right fit’. We want to help you feel what it’s like to work at Merseyside Police to see the value you can bring to any of our roles, and how we can help you grow. We’re never one-size-fits-all. Our careers are as unique as you are.

We’re a kind, ambitious and diverse team, always supporting and encouraging each other. Our people are extremely important to our business, without them we wouldn’t be where we are today, If you like what you hear, then we’d love you to apply!

Job purpose

To obtain, input, manage, maintain, review, update and quality assure all aspects of information relating to VISOR administration held on the Police National Computer and VISOR including sex, violent and terrorism offenders.

To ensure that the Police National Computer is populated to the highest standard with regard to data quality and Modus Operandi key-wording of sexual offences and intelligence information in order to support force research capability.

To provide administrative support to the Sex Offender Managers and to liaise with partner agencies to share information and resolve issues regarding VISOR nominals.

Knowledge and experience

• A good knowledge of Child Protection, Vulnerable Adult and Domestic Abuse offences, processes and best practices, Authorised Professional Practice (APP) on Information Management issued by the College of Policing including Home Office Code of Practice on MOPI, Data Protection Act, the General Data Protection Regulation and the Freedom of Information Act to enable decision making and provision of information to Police and partner agencies for all safeguarding cases.
• Driving Licence is essential to enable travel to attend case conferences / meetings across the area.
• Essential experience of multi-agency safeguarding processes, involving professionals, parents or children. Ability to provide clear, balanced and unbiased information which differentiates between fact and opinion.
• Experience of working in a business area of high demand and high risk. To demonstrate a record of accurately identifying pertinent information and providing a timely response to enable partner agencies to appropriately manage risk.
• Essential to have good communication and inter-personal skills, both written and verbal, to enable the completion of accurate and concise reports for Police and partner agencies whether email or telephone in order to provide an effective service to Police and partner agencies.
• Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills to make informed decisions and assist in performing daily tasks and be able to demonstrate high levels of self-motivation and flexibility in order to work independently and manage high workloads when required.
• Proficiency in using IT systems such as MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point, MS Word and the ability to self-improve by gaining on-line learning from NCALT, Breeze and Virtual Training Library in any relevant courses when necessary in order to improve knowledge and skills to provide an effective service to safeguard children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to research and interrogate internal systems in order to collate information relevant to the role on a daily basis. Or the willingness to learn.
• Post holder must also have the ability to learn and use other IT systems (e.g. partner agency systems such as Liquid Logic) to provide an effective inter agency data sharing service.

Benefits and support

• At Merseyside Police we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays pro rata (increasing to 30 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years full service)
• Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 11.5% depending on your salary.
• Access to on-site gyms – HQ and OCC
• Full Training in Food Safety, Health & Safety, COSHH and Allergen Safety
• Uniform and safety shoes provided
• Onsite free parking
• Option to become a member of the onsite unions.
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Taskers Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters.
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions

Diversity, equality and inclusion

Merseyside Police are proud to use Positive Action to redress the balance of under representation and we are actively encouraging candidates from under-represented groups to express their interest. The Diversity Equality and Inclusion team will offer advice, guidance and support throughout the process to candidates from under-represented groups. [e-mail]