Safeguarding Officer

Safeguarding Officer
London
About the Organisation
Our client is a faith-based charity.
They seek to positively impact the lives of all members of society.
They are now looking for a Safeguarding Officer to join them on a full-time, permanent basis, working 35 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £40,000 per annum
- Life Assurance
- Access to Healthcare Cash Plan
- Discounts scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to low-cost loans
- Employee assistance programme
If you’re a compassionate safeguarding professional, this is your opportunity to play a vital role within our client’s charity.
You’ll have the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of survivors and those at risk by providing crucial support and assistance.
What’s more, in return for your hard work and commitment, our client will equip you with a competitive rewards package to help you achieve your ideal work/life balance.
So, if you want to join a dedicated team and contribute to their mission of compassion, care and inclusion, they want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Safeguarding Officer, you will take responsibility for the management of safeguarding complaints and cases.
Specifically, you will assess safeguarding concerns and complaints, managing the risks, handle calls from survivors, ensuring they are responded to in an appropriate and timely manner and review ongoing cases.
You will be integral to the implementation of National Safeguarding Policies on behalf of our client’s leaders and Trustees and will develop strong relationships throughout the Safeguarding Team. In particular, you will support the Safeguarding Co-ordinator whilst working collaboratively with safeguarding volunteers and professionals in parishes, religious orders and other organisations.
Additionally, you will:
- Conduct regular reviews of local policies and procedures and implement actions
- Maintain accurate and timely written case records
- Ensure that confidentiality is maintained in line with agreed policies and protocols
About You
To be considered as a Safeguarding Officer, you will need:
- Experience in a similar safeguarding role
- Experience of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Experience of dealing sensitively and professionally with vulnerable groups
- Knowledge of legislation affecting safeguarding
- A degree or equivalent qualification
Our client welcomes applications from those from all faiths, or none. What they require above all else is that you respect the values you share to help others and support decent and dignified work for all without prejudice.

The closing date for this role is Wednesday 10th April 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Safeguarding Specialist, Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officer, Welfare Officer, or Safeguarding and Risk Assessment Officer.
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