Safeguarding Co-ordinator

Location

Wigston

Business Area

Specialist Crime and Intelligence

Department

HH - Child Vulnerability

Rank

N/A

Grade

4

Salary

£31,749 - £35,772

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Additional Working Conditions

Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract

Fixed Term

Duration of Post if not Permanent

12 months

Vetting Level Required

RV

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.

You'll be joining the team working Monday to Friday between the hours of 7 am and 6 pm on a 12 month fixed-term contract.

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 30 March 2026 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.

Document Attachment

Safeguarding Co-ordinator.pdf – 302KB