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About the Role

This is a development post designed for someone at the beginning of a safeguarding career or moving into safeguarding from a related field. You will learn the work alongside an experienced team, with the goal of developing the knowledge and skills to eventually become a safeguarding officer.

Responsibilities

Support the Safeguarding Team in delivering safeguarding across the Archdiocese.
Receive and record safeguarding referrals and concerns.
Pass referrals and concerns promptly to a Safeguarding Officer.
Support the administration and monitoring of safeguarding plans under direction.
Provide administrative support to the Safeguarding Office, including records, correspondence, and meeting arrangements.
Support Parish Safeguarding Representatives with routine queries, training, and record keeping.
Assist with the preparation and delivery of safeguarding training.
Support the safer recruitment and DBS process.
Assist with audits, returns, and the annual report.
Discuss safeguarding concerns with a Safeguarding Manager without delay.
Maintain accurate, timely, and contemporaneous records on the case management system.
Prepare papers, chronologies, and summaries for meetings.
Track review dates and outstanding actions.
Attend meetings alongside a Safeguarding Officer to observe, learn, and contribute.
Maintain the record of current safeguarding plans, including review dates and required contacts.
Support the administration of quarterly reviews, arranging contact with individuals and parishes.
Attend visits relating to plans and hold responsibility for a number of plans as part of development.
Act as a point of contact for routine queries from Parish Safeguarding Representatives, escalating non-routine matters.
Maintain accurate records of representatives, their parishes, training, and DBS status.
Support the arrangement of induction, training events, and the annual gathering for representatives.
Help identify parishes without a representative and support recruitment activity.
Assist in preparing training materials, venues, and attendance records.
Support the delivery of training sessions and take an active part as confidence develops.
Support the DBS process, including tracking applications and maintaining accurate records.
Follow up on outstanding checks and training, and report patterns to the team.
Provide general administrative support to the Safeguarding Office.
Operate in accordance with national safeguarding policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality at all times, with due regard to data protection.
Travel to parishes and other locations as required.
Undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility.

Requirements

Ability to organize your own work and prioritize competing demands.
Clear and accurate written and spoken communication.
Ability to work in a strictly confidential environment and handle sensitive information appropriately.
A calm, compassionate, and courteous manner, including with people who are distressed or upset.
Willingness to ask for help, accept direction, and know the limits of your own role.
Personal integrity and the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
Accuracy and attention to detail in record keeping.
Willingness to undertake training and participate actively in supervision and appraisal.
Hold a full driving licence and have access to a car.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and confidence with databases and IT.
Ability to work with colleagues in external agencies professionally and cooperatively.
An understanding of why safeguarding matters and a commitment to it.
Awareness of the issues affecting survivors and those who have been harmed by abuse.
Experience of working in an office environment and as part of a team.
Experience of handling confidential or sensitive information.
Experience of dealing sensitively and professionally with members of the public.
Must complete mandatory safeguarding training within the probationary period.
Must be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Must provide satisfactory references.
Must confirm the right to work in the UK.
Must complete the Archdiocese's safer recruitment process.

Skills

Communication (written and spoken)
Organization
Prioritization
Confidentiality
Attention to detail
IT proficiency (Microsoft Office, databases)
Interpersonal skills
Training delivery (developing confidence)
Record keeping
Case management systems (experience with)

Location

Archdiocese of Southwark (covering London boroughs south of the Thames, Kent, and Medway Unitary Authority)

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time
35 hours per week
Occasional evening and weekend flexibility required

Experience Level

Development post
Beginning of a safeguarding career or moving from a related field

Education Level

Good standard of general education, including English and Mathematics
Willingness to work towards a relevant safeguarding qualification

About the Company

The Archdiocese of Southwark is a diverse and vibrant diocese.
The Safeguarding Team serves parishes, parishioners, agencies, clergy, volunteers, and staff.
The team works closely with survivors and those harmed by abuse.
The Archdiocese is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications reflecting the diverse community it serves.
The Archdiocese takes its duty of care to its employees seriously and provides support.

Equal Opportunity

The Archdiocese is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications reflecting the diverse community we serve.