Casework Lead and Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
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Casework Lead and Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Casework Lead and Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer to oversee safeguarding casework, provide leadership to Safeguarding Advisors, and ensure high standards of professional practice. This permanent, full-time role is based at London Diocesan House, Causton Street, with a salary of £62,300 per year. Closing date: 17 May 2026.
About the Role
This role offers the opportunity to take a lead position within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Safeguarding Team, supporting the delivery of safeguarding casework and ensuring high standards of professional practice. Reporting to the Head of Safeguarding (Diocesan Safeguarding Officer), the postholder will oversee case management activity and provide leadership to Safeguarding Advisors. The role focuses on ensuring safeguarding concerns are managed effectively, with appropriate support provided to victims and survivors, and clear, timely communication across all parties involved. The role also includes deputising for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer when required.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee safeguarding casework, ensuring timely progress, appropriate responses and effective communication
- Provide line management and supervision to Safeguarding Advisors, supporting performance and development
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, government guidance and House of Bishops Code of Practice Guidance
- Act as case manager for complex or high-risk cases where required
- Support quality assurance processes, including risk assessment, safety planning and case reviews
- Deputise for the Head of Safeguarding, providing advice and support to senior leaders and stakeholders
Person Specification
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. social care, criminal justice) with appropriate training in safeguarding
- Extensive experience of safeguarding children and adults, including case management and statutory processes
- Experience managing or supervising professional staff
- Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice
- Ability to manage complex and sensitive information and assess risk
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders
- Ability to work sensitively with victims, survivors and those subject to allegations
- Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England
- Right to work in the UK
- This role requires an enhanced DBS check
Equal Opportunities
The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.