Safeguarding Officer

Safeguarding Officer London, SW1P About us We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes, and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society. We are now looking for a Safeguarding Officer to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week. The Benefits - Salary of £42,000 per year - Life Assurance - Access to Healthcare Cash Plan - Discounts through Edenred (shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, gift cards and more) - Season Ticket Loan - Cycle to Work scheme - Low-cost loans through Churches Mutual - Employee Assistance Programme independent 24/7 support for work and home life challenges This is a unique opportunity for an experienced safeguarding professional with a background in social work, probation, or police services to join our committed organisation. With our support, you will gain valuable experience within the charity sector, grow professionally, enhancing your expertise and become a key figure in our team. Whats more you will discover a collaborative and supportive environment where we will ensure that you are thriving and succeeding every day. So, if you are keen on making a significant contribution on communities all across South West London, read on and apply today. The Role As a Safeguarding Officer, you will manage a portfolio of cases, assess and mitigate risks, and support abuse survivors in our community. Specifically, you will closely collaborate with our diocesan team, religious orders, and safeguarding personnel in parishes to ensure that safeguarding policies are effectively implemented. You will handle casework, consult on safeguarding issues, deliver training, and build relationships within the diocesan community to promote safety and awareness. Additionally, you will: - Assess and manage risks associated with safeguarding concerns - Perform risk assessments to inform safeguarding plans - Deliver training to various diocesan stakeholders - Engage with survivors to provide support and guidance - Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve safeguarding objectives About You To be considered as a Safeguarding Officer, you will need: - Professional safeguarding experience in social work, probation, or police services - Strong organisational and detail-oriented skills - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - The ability to work with discretion and confidentiality - Knowledge of current safeguarding legislation and practices - The capacity to prioritise, manage deadlines, and remain calm under pressure The closing date for this role is 12pm, Monday 11 November 2024. Other organisations may call this role Safeguarding Practitioner, Safeguarding Case Worker, Social Care Worker, Child Protection Officer, or Adult Safeguarding Officer. Webrecruit and the Diocese of Westminster are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to make a difference as a Safeguarding Officer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. TPBN1_UKTJ