- S25-158 MASH Safeguarding Support Officer (LC4-5)

Lancashire Constabulary’s VGU MASH team is seeking a Safeguarding Support Officer to be based at Accrington or Blackburn.

The purpose of this role is to risk assess Vulnerable Person Reports also ensuring that the quality is of a good standard in order to share with appropriate partner agencies in MASH. To liaise with partner agencies in order to provide the right support to keep children and vulnerable people safe, working towards the MASH purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Skills and Experience:

Experience of working in partnership with other departments and agencies

Experience of working with minimal supervision, organising and prioritising own workload

Vetting and Medical:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting prior to commencing their role. You will also be subject to a medical assessment.

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.

The successful candidate will be required to work in accordance with the attached rota.

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

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

Benefits:

25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters

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

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS VACANCY IS TUESDAY 17TH JUNE 2025 AT 10AM.