- S103-24 MASH Safeguarding Support Officer (LC4-5)

Lancashire Constabulary’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is seeking a Safeguarding Support Officer to be based at Lancashire House, Accrington. 

The purpose of this role is to

• Conduct multi-agency risk assessments on vulnerability reports.
• Engage in discussions with partner agencies in order to decide on the most appropriate intervention.
• In conjunction with partner agencies assess information about the likelihood of the referred person suffering harm. Ensuring sound decision making in relation to any future action is made in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• To accurately record decisions on Police and Partner Agency systems and to share information appropriately in respect of Safeguarding and Early Help.
• To interrogate databases and research relevant information to assist in the identification and management of risk and protection of children and vulnerable persons.
• To communicate and liaise with professionals from divisions, departments and partner agencies to deal with a wide variety of issues.
• To provide close administrative support for MASH Safeguarding Co-ordinator including word processing, electronic mailing and the preparation of statistical data as required.
• To carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.

Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity. 

There is one full-time position and one part-time position available.  The successful candidate for the full-time position will be required to work in accordance with the attached rota.

The successful candidate for the part-time position will be required to work 1 weekend in 3 and will be required to work Mondays and Fridays with the rest of the rota being negotiable with the department.

Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile.

Please note, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass RV vetting.

Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

PLEASE NOTE, AGENCY EMPLOYEES VOLUNTEERS AND SPECIALS ARE UNABLE TO APPLY FOR INTERNAL VACANCIES.

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS 2ND APRIL 2024 AT 10:00AM