The Diocese of Newcastle is seeking a Safeguarding Adviser (for Casework, Advice & Guidance).
- 25hrs a week which may be worked with some flexibly by agreement
- £25,415 (fte £38,123)
We are committed to the highest standards of safeguarding, supporting victims and survivors of abuse; and creating a positive safeguarding culture in every Church and worshipping community in every corner of our diocese.
We are reshaping and building our safeguarding infrastructure and this exciting brand new advisory and support post will support our safeguarding casework, recordkeeping, risk management approaches, offer advice and guidance to our parishes; and support some of our wider safeguarding development projects.
Our new Safeguarding Adviser will help us ensure that the most vulnerable groups in our church communities are protected; will take responsibility for designated casework, and lead the provision of quality and timely advice, guidance and support for our parishes and worshipping communities.
- Championing the highest standards of safeguarding practice, record keeping, advice and guidance, within the Church of England’s range of policy and practice guidance and national safeguarding standards.
- Resourcing parishes, working with both clergy and lay people, to give them real confidence in their safeguarding practices.
- Being available for support and advice.
- Having responsibility for designated casework.
- Ensuring the provision of positive and supportive responses to victims and survivors of abuse.
- Ensuring the effective management of risk and the safe participation in Church life of those who pose a risk to children or adults.
- Liaising with statutory bodies as appropriate.
- Reporting to our Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel as appropriate.
- Able to travel across the diocese for specific meetings, and events, and work occasional weekends and evenings.
Job Description and Person Specification
Closing Date: Thursday 23 January 2025 9am.
Interview Date: First week of February TBC at Church House, St John’s Terrace, North Shields NE29 6H
For more information or to apply for this role, please visit Pathways.