Harm Assessment Support Officer

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RSR are currently recruiting on behalf of our policing client based in Worcester for a Harm Assessment Support Officer.

The main purpose of this role is to research, evaluate and assist with referrals and notifications, by providing an appropriate response to the continual assessment of high-risk critical information.

This is a part time (22.5 hours per week), 6-month fixed contract, offering a starting salary of 16,898.

Main Duties:

• Review, administer and prioritise referrals and notifications made to the Harm Assessment Unit from within the organisation, ensuring that risk assessments and referrals are responded to appropriately according to the risks identified within a timely manner.
• Carrying out research/lateral checks and sharing information as required and in line with national guidelines and locally agreed protocols.
• Review and up-date relevant Case Management and other systems as required and in compliance with legislation, including the carrying out of data quality/integrity audits and data cleansing.
• Assist in the production of management and statistical information concerning the Protection of Vulnerable People as directed.
• Provide guidance to police personnel and external agencies on internal processes and procedures relating to Protecting Vulnerable People.

Essential Requirements:

• 5 A-C Grade GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Experience of providing administrative support and processing complex information.
• Experience of multi-agency working with statutory and voluntary agencies.
• Demonstrable understanding of the management of risk in relation to Protecting Vulnerable People
• Working knowledge of statutory guidance, approved professional practice and local safeguarding procedures relating to Adult Safeguarding; Mental Ill Health; Child Protection and Abuse investigations.

This role will be subject to vetting and the successful individual will be required to obtain and maintain these clearances.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please email your CV to

Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them to ourselves. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay up in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

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