Safeguarding Caseworker Administrator in Portsmouth

Location: Peninsular House, Wharf Road, Portsmouth PO2 8HB, with hybrid working options

Hours: 21 hours per week – Ideally spread over 4/5 days per week.

Salary: £14,604 per annum (£24,340 FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Are you an organised administrator who thrives in a role where your work makes a real difference? The Portsmouth Diocesan Board of Finance is seeking a highly organised and professional Safeguarding Caseworker Administrator to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting safeguarding activity across the Diocese of Portsmouth, helping to ensure that children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected and supported.

Working as part of a busy and professional team, you will coordinate a wide range of safeguarding administration, maintain sensitive records, support meetings and training events, assist with safeguarding communications, and help monitor safeguarding activity across the Diocese.

About the role

This is a varied and pivotal position requiring excellent organisational skills, discretion, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will work closely with safeguarding professionals and diocesan colleagues, helping to ensure that safeguarding processes are effective, efficient and responsive.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate safeguarding administrative processes and support the wider Safeguarding Team.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records, databases and documentation.
• Prepare meeting papers, take minutes and monitor follow-up actions from safeguarding meetings.
• Organise safeguarding training events, including attendee communications and record-keeping.
• Assist with safeguarding communications, newsletters and guidance updates.
• Collect, analyse and maintain safeguarding data to support reports, dashboards and continuous improvement.
• Support website content management, ensuring safeguarding information remains accurate and accessible.
• Process safeguarding-related invoices and respond to general enquiries, escalating concerns appropriately.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• has substantial administrative experience within a busy, complex or sensitive environment;
• is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities independently;
• demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information;
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• is confident using Microsoft Office applications and databases;
• and has experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting on information and outcomes.

Desirable experience: Experience supporting safeguarding, compliance or casework functions would be advantageous, as would knowledge of safeguarding within a charitable, faith-based or Church of England setting.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful work that directly contributes to the safety and wellbeing of communities across the Diocese of Portsmouth. You will join a supportive and professional team, working in a role that offers variety, responsibility and the chance to make a positive impact every day.

Safeguarding statement

The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding training and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

If you have any questions about the role, please email Louise Gifford – louise.gifford@portsmouth.anglican.org

Closing date: 31st August 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. The Diocese of Portsmouth is committed to Safer Recruitment and the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a DBS check, references and right to work documentation.