Safeguarding Adviser - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle

Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

5 days ago

Tom O´Connor

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Description

This role will support the Head of Safeguarding in developing, implementing and supervising a Safeguarding Policy and Strategy within the Diocese in line with the Diocesan Vision, Mission and Values.


Duties:


Allegations management

  • Support the Head of Safeguarding in the response to allegations and concerns about the protection of children and adults at risk, engaging with relevant external statutory agencies and ensuring that all referrals are made in a timely manner
  • Provide appropriate levels of advice, information, and support to victims and survivors of abuse

Safeguarding Plans

  • Assist in the setup, management and maintenance of safeguarding cases including those where the individual has a Safeguarding Plan; monitor and respond to associated risks by carrying out investigations and risk assessments

Safer recruitment

  • Work closely within the CSSA framework, acting as a countersignatory for enhanced disclosures for the Disclosure and Barring Service
  • Complete Risk Assessments for any individual with a blemished DBS check or self declaration

Safeguarding Training

  • Assist in the development and implementation of a Diocesan safeguarding training programme for all Diocesan personnel that meets legislative requirements, CSSA Standards and best practice guidance

Policy, procedure and practice

  • Contribute to and assist with the development and implementation of safeguarding processes within the Diocese in line with the One-Church commitment to safeguarding, to prevent abuse within the Church environment
  • Ensure professional support services, eg Lawyers and Insurers, are appropriately briefed and employed when required; represent the Diocese in formal and legal settings as required

Communicating and informing

  • Ensure an active dialogue with statutory agencies including the Police, Probation and relevant social care agencies

Collaborating and partnering

  • Contribute to managing safe practices of Religious Orders and Congregations who minister within the Diocese
  • Assist in providing comprehensive safeguarding support to those responsible for the management of clergy, employees, lay people and volunteers
  • Work collaboratively and cooperatively with key stakeholders, statutory agencies and other partner agencies for the purpose of protecting children and adults at risk or who are vulnerable; maintain active links with all appropriate organisations, including the Local Safeguarding Children Partnerships, Local Safeguarding Adults Boards, Local Authority Designated Officers, Police, MAPPA Agencies

You must have:

  • Contemporary professional safeguarding experience in a multiagency setting with children, young people, and adults at risk. This will include experience of leading case work, handling allegations, ensuring the voice of the child and vulnerable person is heard
  • Experience of how to respond with sensitivity and compassion to victims/survivors of abuse
  • Experience of operating within the legal and procedural framework relating to safeguarding
  • Experience of risk management of offenders in a multiagency setting
  • Resilience and the ability to work under pressure
  • Skills in conflict resolution, negotiation and problem solving Interpersonal and listening skills; an ability to deal sensitively with the public, the vulnerable and their families/representatives
  • Skills in understanding appropriate boundaries of responsibility and working within them
  • IT skills, ensuring the accurate update and input of data to relevant data systems
  • The ability to work flexibly, including the occasional evening and weekend
  • A Full driving licence, access to a car, and willingness to travel throughout the Diocese and sometimes the UK

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£34,846.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Bereavement leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

- safeguarding: 3 years (required)


Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence and access to a car (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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