Diocesan Safeguarding Caseworker

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Safeguarding Team on a 3-year fixed-term part-time basis to support parishes and senior clergy to safeguard children and adults who may be at risk of abuse and neglect, and those in abusive relationships, working towards keeping vulnerable people safe and prevent them from harm whilst creating a culture of safe practice within the Diocese.

The Diocesan Safeguarding Caseworker plays a significant role assisting in and carrying out safeguarding casework in the Diocese of Winchester, through implementation of policies and procedures following the national legal and procedural framework for safeguarding children and adults, and Church of England policy and practice guidance.

Candidates must hold a relevant safeguarding qualification or equivalent with extensive safeguarding experience in a relevant statutory, voluntary, or judicial agency.

The successful candidate will need to hold a full UK driving license, have their own vehicle and be locally based as this position will require some travel around the diocese.

Opportunity for office/hybrid working.

• Salary range: £47,744 per annum for full time. Approx. £28,646 for 3 days per week per annum pro-rated
• Hours: 3 days per week (21 hours)
• Contract: 3-year fixed-term

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Closing date for applications: Friday 7 February 2025

Interviews to be held: Wednesday 19 February 2025

To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button to submit the application forms for this role.