Job Reference ID: INE0825RRA
Job Type: This role is suitable for job sharing and we would welcome applicants who are seeking to work reduced hours. We will also consider those who are seeking a Full-time Contract
Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 (negotiable depending on skills and experience)
Hours: 40 per week depending on job sharing arrangements.

INEQE SAFEGUARDING GROUP IS THE LARGEST INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING COMPANY IN THE UK AND IRELAND. SPECIALISING IN SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS IN THE CONTEXT OF THEIR LIVES, ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Research Assistant to provide crucial support to our team. This role will focus on conducting targeted research linked to our portfolio of work and completing administrative tasks based on company need.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking to develop their skills alongside industry experts and contribute to meaningful projects. This opportunity would suit a graduate with a desire to learn who can also provide fresh perspectives in a rapidly changing safeguarding environment. We also encourage those with relevant experience to apply.
We need someone who wants to make a difference, a self-motivated team player with stacks of enthusiasm and critically, someone with a genuine passion for what we do – help make people safer.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

The following skills would be an advantage:

• Knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• A relevant qualification in social work, law, or a related field.
• Proven experience leveraging AI language tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Safeguarding experience in a paid or voluntary capacity e.g., in a charity, education, law enforcement, social care or youth work environment (whilst not essential is desirable).

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Your main duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Conduct focused research on specific topics related to safeguarding, legislation, and industry trends to support the wider team and inform company projects.
• Compile and summarise research findings into clear and concise reports.
• Maintain a database of relevant information and resources linked to various topics.
• Help to maintain up to date knowledge within the company by the dissemination of research findings.
• Working as part of the team to support business projects and tasks, including safeguarding audits, reviews, content and snapshot insights.
• Develop and maintain a contemporary understanding of legal, regulatory and policy frameworks alongside a knowledge of current safeguarding practice.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of online surveys and supporting analysis.
• Provide administrative support for safeguarding audits and reviews by gathering material, preparing reports, maintaining accurate records and contacting external agencies when required.
• Maintain and update electronic filing systems.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Data Protection: You will ensure you handle and manage all personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act, UK GDPR and all relevant policies in force at any time by INEQE Group Ltd, these include, but are not limited to; Data Protection Policy, Information Security & Data Management Policy, Privacy Policies, Complaint Handling Policy.

To apply, applicants  MUST complete ALL the following steps. You will need to visit the jobs section on our website (failing to do so will mean you are unlikely to follow the correct procedure):

• Complete our Job application form, which can be found on our website at ineqe.com/about and send it, together with your current CV to jobs@ineqe.com. Please be sure to include the job title and reference number.
• All candidates MUST submit a copy of our Equal Opportunities monitoring Form, which can be found on our website under jobs. Name the file with your first and last names only and send separately to monitoring@ineqe.com. The monitoring form is used solely to complete our annual return for the Equality Commission. Staff involved in the selection process will not have access to them