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Safeguarding Officer
Location: London, SW1P (with some travel to parishes as required)
About Us
We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based charity, home to the Archbishop of Westminster (Cardinal Vincent Nichols) and our beautiful Westminster Cathedral. As one of the leading Catholic dioceses in the country, we deliver our charitable mission through an extensive network of schools, parishes and social justice initiatives, with a commitment to positively impacting the lives of all members of society.
We are now looking for a Safeguarding Officer to join us on a permanent, full-time basis, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
The Benefits
- Salary of £43,500 per annum
- 23 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
- Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
- Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
- Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
- Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance/Death in Service benefit
What’s More
This is an excellent opportunity for a safeguarding professional with experience supporting children or adults at risk to join a respected organisation where safeguarding sits at the heart of our mission.
You'll play a vital role in protecting and supporting vulnerable individuals, whilst developing your expertise and undertaking a mission-critical role. You'll also discover a team committed to dignity, compassion and service, where you will directly contribute to the wellbeing and safety of those entrusted to our care.
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The Role
As a Safeguarding Officer, you will:
- Support the delivery of National Safeguarding Policies across the Diocese in close collaboration with the Deputy Head of Safeguarding.
- Ensure effective safeguarding practices are maintained across a wide range of settings.
- Assist with the management of safeguarding concerns and complaints.
- Support survivors with sensitivity and care, ensuring cases are managed appropriately, confidentially, and in line with agreed procedures.
- Collaborate with safeguarding personnel, clergy, volunteers, and external agencies to strengthen safeguarding practice, deliver training, and support the ongoing development of safeguarding across the Diocese.
Additionally, you will:
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date case records
- Present casework to strategic oversight committees
- Support safeguarding recruitment, induction, and training activities
- Contribute to audits, annual reports, and safeguarding reviews
- Deputise for the Deputy Head of Safeguarding when required
About You
To be considered as a Safeguarding Officer, you will need:
- Experience working in a safeguarding role involving children and/or adults at risk
- The ability to manage complex safeguarding concerns and respond sensitively to disclosures
- A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice
- The ability to challenge appropriately and advocate for those at risk
- Confidence in working collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- The ability to work calmly and effectively in a confidential and pressured environment
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Closing Date & Interviews
- Closing date for applications: midday on 5th July 2026
- Interviews: 29th July 2026
Note: Other organisations may refer to this role as Safeguarding Advisor, Safeguarding Practitioner, Safeguarding Co-ordinator, Safeguarding Case Officer, Safeguarding Lead, Safeguarding and Compliance Officer, Child Protection Officer, or Adult Safeguarding Officer.
We are Webrecruit and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster as equal opportunities employers. We value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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