Referral Assessor in Liverpool

Referral Assessor – Investigations

Grade C | £27,204 – £29,859

Full Time – 36.5 hours | Permanent

Location: Huyton

Job Purpose

As a Referral Assessor, you will play a vital role in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children. You will review all vulnerability referrals made to the police, assess risk, and evaluate the needs of those referred. This includes researching police systems to gather all known information and making informed decisions on appropriate referral pathways and support networks to ensure risk is managed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assess vulnerability referrals from internal and external sources
• Research police systems to collate relevant information
• Make informed decisions on referral pathways and safeguarding measures
• Ensure compliance with data protection legislation and information‑sharing frameworks
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to manage risk and safeguard individuals
• Use risk assessment tools (e.g. MERIT, DASH, Levels of Need)
• Maintain accurate records and manage workloads independently
• Communicate findings effectively, both written and verbally

Essential Knowledge & Experience

• Training in Management of Police Information (MOPI) or Managing Information
• Understanding of statutory guidance: Working Together to Safeguard Children and Vulnerable Adults (2018)
• Familiarity with Information Sharing Agreements (ISA) between police and partner agencies
• Knowledge of child protection, vulnerable adult, and domestic abuse processes and best practice
• Experience managing electronic VPRFs via Corvus
• Proficiency in systems such as NICHE, PNC, PND, Corvus, Storm
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new IT systems
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-demand environment

Desirable

• Experience assessing vulnerability using common risk assessment tools
• Familiarity with partner agency systems such as Liquid Logic

Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (contributions 5.5%–11.5%)
• Health & Wellbeing: On‑site gyms, counselling, physiotherapy, mental health support
• Flexible working: 7am–7pm (core hours 10am–3pm)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave
• Sick pay provision