Safeguarding Training Officer in Rotherham

Employer: Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance

Responsible To: Head of Safeguarding (Diocesan Safeguarding Officer)

Job Purpose: To contribute to the development of and ensure the implementation of the diocesan safeguarding training strategy in line with the Safeguarding Learning and Development Practice Guidance issued by the national church. This will involve delivery of safeguarding training in small groups, either face to face or virtually, to office holders, employees and volunteers in the Diocese of Sheffield in line with training materials set out by the national church.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Dioceses implementation of the Safeguarding Learning and Development Practice Guidance.
• Organise and deliver a rolling programme of safeguarding training in accordance with national guidelines for office holders, employees and volunteers in the Diocese of Sheffield.
• Some administrative support is available but the postholder will have to undertake some of the administration of courses.
• Ensure accurate records of training undertaken are maintained.
• Lead a network of suitably qualified and experienced volunteer trainers capable of delivering basic safeguarding training to parish volunteers and supporting the delivery of all in person training courses.
• Provide monthly reports to the DSO who in turn will report to the Bishops senior staff team.
• Attend and report to quarterly meetings of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.
• Network and liaise with staff from other dioceses involved in safeguarding training to ensure sharing of knowledge and best practice.
• Attend national and regional network events as required and keep up to date with the latest developments and guidance on safeguarding.
• Work alongside other members of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in being available to answer safeguarding queries from parishes, including potentially receiving disclosures from concerned individuals or survivors of abuse, by telephone or email.
• Be the Diocesan safeguarding team lead for the Safeguarding Dashboards and Hubs.
• Attend user group meetings and promote use in all parishes across the diocese.
• Provide ongoing support to the PSO network through the provision of regular opportunities for PSOs to engage in support, training and networking.
• Undertake other duties as required from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Relevant professional qualification or equivalent (for example social work, education, health, police or children's/youth work).
• Training qualification.

Experience:

• Experience of facilitating and delivering training.
• Experience of working or volunteering in a safeguarding role.
• Experience of developing a training strategy.
• Experience of facilitating and delivering safeguarding training.
• Experience of working with volunteers in a church or other setting.
• Experience of supporting victims and survivors of abuse and those making disclosures.

Skills & Knowledge:

• An understanding of current safeguarding legislation.
• An understanding of the current Disclosure and Barring Service.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Zoom, Teams.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to network and build effective working relationships.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality particularly in relation to safeguarding.
• Knowledge of legal frameworks relating to safeguarding.
• An understanding of the culture of the Church of England.

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to the aims and ethos of the Diocese of Sheffield.
• Own transport or ability to travel throughout the diocese.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Evening and/or weekend work will be required for the delivery of training.
• A sympathetic and professional understanding of the Christian faith and its implications for responsible safeguarding measures in the Church.

Salary and Working Hours:

• SDBF Band 4 Salary; £36,000 - £42,500 FTE (based on experience).
• Full time, 35 hours per week, or available part time as a job share includes evening and/or weekend working for training delivery.
• 10% employer contribution to pension.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham but with hybrid working from home.

Application Process: Please send your completed application form to recruitment@sheffield.anglican.org. Further information and an application form can be found on our website: sheffield.anglican.org. Closing date: 4th February 2026 at Noon. Shortlisting date: 5th February 2026. Interviews: 10th and 11th February 2026. For an informal discussion contact Sin Checkley at sian.checkley@sheffield.anglican.org.