Are you anexperienced safeguarding professional?Do you have the knowledge, skills and experience tosupport our Diocesan Safeguarding Officerin providing professional leadership of safeguarding across the Diocese ofChester?
Alongside the DSO, the Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer plays akey role in ensuring the Diocese delivers effective safeguarding arrangements in line with Church of England policy, statutory guidanceand best practice.
The DDSO contributes to the management and development of the safeguarding team, provides appropriate support and advice to parishes in responding to safeguarding and welfare queries,engages in and supervisessafeguarding casework, and delivers safeguarding training to clergy and church officers.The Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is expected to deputise for the DSO in their absence.
Applicants must have a relevant professional qualification or equivalent training and experience (e.g. social work, probation, police) and relevant professional registration where applicable, as well as demonstrating extensive experience of the safeguarding of children and adults and/or managing those with significant offence histories.
The Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer post is based at Church House, Daresbury, with some travel around Chester Diocese, some national meetings and some hybrid working.
If you wish to have an informal conversation about this role, please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer: lynn.everton@chester.anglican.org
Closing date: 29th November 2026
Interviews: 4th December 2026
The Diocese of Chester is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
An Enhanced DBS Disclosure will be required for the successful candidate.
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