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Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of vulnerable children and adults?
Do you have experience as a safeguarding role?
The Church of England are recruiting a Regional Safeguarding Lead for the North-West of England. The Church of England is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and is seeking a dedicated Regional Safeguarding Lead to join the National Safeguarding Team (NST). This role is instrumental in supporting safeguarding practice across dioceses and cathedrals, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and vulnerable adults.
The successful candidate will be a key figure in implementing safeguarding standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the Church.
- Regional Safeguarding Lead
- North West (covering the Diocese of Liverpool, Chester and Carlisle
- 21hrs/week over 3 days
- £39,711 (FTE salary £66,186 based on 35hrs/week)
Day to Day of the role:
- Provide professional supervision to Safeguarding Officers in dioceses and cathedrals using the 4x4x4 integrated/restorative model of supervision.
- Encourage a culture of curiosity and reflective practice to understand safeguarding cases and their personal impact on those involved.
- Offer advice and guidance on individual cases and safeguarding-related situations.
- Support continuous professional development within the safeguarding community.
- Lead regional networks of safeguarding professionals, facilitating joint initiatives and sharing best practices.
- Work closely with senior managers and clergy to represent the NST at the local level and ensure Church-wide consistency in approach.
- Develop and maintain expertise in a specialist safeguarding area, acting as a point of contact within the NST.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in case worker lead responsibility for safeguarding children and/or vulnerable adults.
- Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding research and evidence-based practice models.
- Experience providing professional supervision in safeguarding contexts.
- Strategic level experience, influencing decision-making and implementation.
- Expertise in working with and engaging victims and survivors.
- Proven ability to lead organisational change for improved outcomes.
- Strong relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Professional qualification or equivalent experience relevant to safeguarding.
Benefits:
- Eye Care Vouchers- £25 for an eye test and £55 towards glasses/lenses
- Cycle to Work Scheme- Up to £2,500 for purchase/lease of bike equipment with tax savings
- Season Ticket Loan
- 15% discount with Vodafone
- Free entry to Westminster Abbey, 10% off items at the Church House Bookshop and access to Department for Education restaurant in Westminster with the appropriate pass
- The Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) Staff can access additional benefits by joining CSSC Sports & Leisure for £4.99 per month. This includes discounted gym membership, tastecard, free access to English Heritage sites and Historic Royal Palaces
If you are interested in this Regional Safeguarding Lead and want to know more, please APPLY NOW or call Brendan in the Cambridge Office!
