The Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer will be a key member of the Safeguarding Team. They will support Parishes and the Diocese with safeguarding activities and, advice and guidance, to ensure that the Diocese of Peterborough continues to be a safe place to live, worship and work. The Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officer will be a dynamic and compassionate individual with responsibility for a caseload which is managed in line with the law, national statutory guidance and policy set by the House of Bishops and National Church of England Safeguarding Team.
Undertake safeguarding casework on behalf of the Diocese of Peterborough and ensure all work is conducted in line with the House of Bishops safeguarding policy and guidance.
Offer guidance and advice to Parishes on their safeguarding enquiries and referrals. Promote good safeguarding practice at all times.
Work collaboratively to support PSOs in their parishes and promote good safeguarding practice.
To form and maintain productive, professional relationships with parishes, clergy, senior clergy, parish volunteers and parish safeguarding officers (PSOs).
Work collaboratively with other agencies, both statutory and non-statutory, to ensure that there is an effective safeguarding response to children and vulnerable adults.
Ensure appropriate pastoral support is arranged for those affected by abuse and/or safeguarding situations as appropriate. Commit to responding well to those who have experienced abuse.Manage, investigate, lead and conclude designated cases. This includes were allegations are made against Church Officers in line with the House of Bishop safeguarding policy and guidance.Undertake risk assessments on offenders and those that may pose a risk that want to worship, volunteer or work in Churches across our Diocese.Compile Safeguarding Agreements in relation to those where a risk is identified; monitor and review these as necessary in collaboration with the Parish.Complete risk assessments of individuals with disclosures on their Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificates.Maintain accurate records of safeguarding activities on the MyConcerns database in accordance with recording protocols and good practice guidance.
Commit to continuous professional development and undertake training, as applicable, to maintain an up-to-date understanding of National and Local Safeguarding policy and best practice. Share and apply this knowledge across the team and Diocese.
Work collaboratively with the National Safeguarding Team and attend national events and activities as applicable.
Engage in professional supervision, which we provide, as part of our commitment to staff welfare.
To deputise and provide cover for other staff in the Safeguarding team as necessary.
Commit to continuous professional development and complete all required training as applicable.
Ensure that the principles of GDPR, confidentiality, health and safety and safeguarding are adhered to in all aspects of your work.
Work collaboratively with the Safeguarding team and wider colleagues and undertake other such duties, commensurate with the role, that may be required by the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer or other senior staff.