Ineqe Group provides clients with a wide range of services, including consultancy, conferencing, training and technical solutions. We are a dynamic company providing a close-knit and lively working environment, where all the staff work in a supportive and creative environment.
Due to significant growth in our business, we are now seeking to recruit a Research Assistant on a 4-month fixed term contract to provide support and additional capacity to our Research Team. There may be the opportunity for a permanent role offer at the end of the 4 months.
This is a unique opportunity to research and create bespoke content on contemporary Safeguarding topics. Your role will be to identify new trends and themes in Safeguarding, conduct in depth research and quality assure content. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to enhance their research and writing skills in a dynamic and contemporary environment.
The INEQE Safeguarding Group is the largest company of its kind, specialising in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the context of their access to technology and use of social media. As a Research Assistant, you will have the opportunity to research and create contextual safeguarding content which will have an impact and support the work we do; to help make people safer.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Identify, research and conduct comparative analysis of new themes and trends in safeguarding
Monitoring trends through daily alerts
Present findings in appropriate formats and reports
Maintain existing content in line with new legislative developments and updates (includes tailoring content to different regions across the UK and Ireland)
Support the research team to source safeguarding information from local authorities and request FOI’s
Support the management of the company Social Media accounts, including posting on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn
Research and write short blogs and briefings on safeguarding related topics and social media platforms and apps
Work collaboratively across teams to develop our content and create bespoke safeguarding content for our diverse customer base
Ensure compliance with established standards of quality assurance
Developing and maintaining a contemporary insight into current and emerging safeguarding trends and an up to date understanding of relevant statutory guidance and sector specific good practice
Providing general administration support
Requirements
2:1 or above in a degree with a research / sociology / criminology / journalism / social care / legal / humanities related element
Excellent research, data collection and analytical skills
Knowledge and experience of a range of social research methods including both qualitative and quantitative techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Be able to adapt style of research
High attention to detail and have a thorough approach
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
A high level of integrity with the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters
The ability to assess risk, analyse and report upon inspection and audit findings
The ability to conduct open-source research focused on identifying emerging issues and trends
A good level of computer literacy
Be able to work under pressure
A self-motivated team player but happy to work on your own initiative
Desirable Criteria
Practical experience of working with children and young people at risk
Have a good understanding of contemporary technology and social media and its use by children and young people
An interest in developing an in-depth knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in the context of the digital world
In return, we will offer you:
Regular salary reviews are conducted and staff who meet our productivity targets are rewarded.
The successful candidate can expect to be supplied with top-of-the range equipment.
Our permanent full-time staff benefit from 28 days annual leave, which increases with service The successful candidate will receive a pro-rata number for their fixed-term contract).
As a company we strive to develop our staff and a training budget is available to ensure that staff can undertake relevant training.
The Directors have been keen to develop a family environment within the business and this ethos underpins our team spirit.
The following benefits enjoyed by our permanent team members include:
Company pension scheme
Subsidised gym membership
Private health insurance (partners and children can join)
Cycle to work scheme
A flexible approach to the working day
Travel insurance (for staff required to travel for work)
Discretionary productivity bonus scheme (paid twice yearly)
Supplied with a range of equipment relevant to your role
Life insurance for key staff
Paid volunteering leave to work with a relevant charity
Endless supply of tea, coffee and soft drinks
On-site parking
How to Apply
To apply, applicants MUST complete ALL of the following steps:
- Send your current CV together with a covering letter explaining why you want to work at INEQE Safeguarding Group to [email protected]
- All candidates MUST submit a copy of our Equal Opportunities monitoring Form, which can be found at the bottom of this page. Name the file with your first and last names only and send separately to: [email protected]
Equal Opportunities
INEQE Safeguarding Group is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all who meet our selection criteria.
Safeguarding Commitment
INEQE Safeguarding Group are committed to ensuring that all children and young people are protected from harm and exploitation and are able to thieve and grow. This is especially so for children and young people who come into contact with our business.
Our culture is built upon a Safeguarding First approach in everything we do. As such, the company has a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.
Our commitment extends to all staff, whether full or part-time and all associates, with whom the company engage from time to time.
Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and therefore all staff are required to adhere to this commitment and to strictly comply with our safeguarding and other relevant policies.
Any breach of this commitment will be treated as gross misconduct under our Code of Conduct.
Employees will be expected to:
- Read and be familiar with our policies and procedures
- Be able to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse
- Know who you should make reports to if you have concerns about a child or young person.
To enable you fulfil these commitments, the Company will provide relevant training. This will include but is not limited to Level 1 Safeguarding.
Access NI
Whilst a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to being appointed, as the successful candidate will be part of our ‘Safer Schools’ programme, you will be required to undergo and pass enhanced vetting through AccessNI.
The AccessNI Code of Practice can be found at:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice
INEQE Safeguarding Group have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. A copy of our Equality and Diversity Policy, which deals with ex-offenders can be made available on request.
Schedule
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Current Working Arrangements
In order to comply with government directions during the pandemic, our staff are primarily working from home, with an increasing presence in the office. Once restrictions are lifted, we will all return to office working.
The company are about to participate in the NI Smart: Asymptomatic Testing Programme with twice weekly Lateral Flow Testing made available for staff working in the office.
Reference ID: Research Assistant 0621
Job Type: Fixed term for 4 months, which may be extended by mutual agreement.
Salary: £19,000 per year PRO RATA
COVID-19 precaution(s)
Remote interview process with possible face-to-face element
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Plastic screens at workstations
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place