Vetting Assistant

Service Care Solutions are looking for a Vetting Assistant to work within the Lancashire Constabulary on a 3-month contract.

Location: Lancashire Constabulary HQ (Hutton)

Job role/description:
To provide an effective and efficient administrative support service to the Vetting Unit.

• To receive and prepare vetting files for processing, including checking forms for completion, errors, and omissions, chasing missing information and initiating checks to other Departments.


• To create and maintain vetting records, computerised and manual, ensuring accuracy and timeliness are maintained.
  
  Updating records relating to leavers and career breaks etc.

• To assist with routine enquiries received through the mailboxes.


• To process aftercare enquiries as directed.


• To provide general clerical and administrative support to the Unit as required.


• To provide scanning and filing support, archiving, and weeding if required and as directed.


• To result vetting decisions if required and as directed.


• To handle personal and sensitive information appropriately, always maintaining confidentiality.


• To be responsible for improving own performance.


• To demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering high standards of service at all times.


• To promote and comply with Lancashire Constabulary's policies on Equality Act 2010 and health and safety both in the delivery of service and the treatment of others.

Essential experience/skills:

• Experience of working in an administrative/clerical role within a busy office environment.


• Experience of working with sensitive information and always maintaining confidentiality.


• Experience of dealing with basic enquiries.


• Experience of contributing effectively as part of a team.


• Experience of inputting, updating, and maintaining computerised and manual filing/recording systems.


• Experience of using Microsoft Software Applications, including MS Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access.


• Ability to evidence accuracy in previous work undertaken.


• Knowledge of Health & Safety, Equality, Community Race Relations, and Data Protection legislation/issues.

If you are interested in this role or want further discussion, please contact Lewis O'Donnell either via email: lewis.odonnell@servicecare.org.uk or tel: 01772208962.

Alternatively, if you have any friend or colleagues that might be interested, please feel free to refer them as we a have a £250 referral scheme in place.