Regional Officer for Safeguarding - aligned to Darlington and Newcastle Methodist Districts (Maternity Cover) in Newcastle upon Tyne

Regional Officer for Safeguarding - aligned to Darlington and Newcastle Methodist Districts (Maternity Cover) in Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne Full-Time Remote
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This 18-month fixed-term maternity cover post sits in the north east regional safeguarding team of the Methodist Church in Britain, aligned to the Darlington and Newcastle districts. The core of the work is individual safeguarding casework, risk assessments, training, and advice to churches and church communities. Its 15 hours a week involve regular travel and support to colleagues across the wider region. Fit depends on a relevant professional qualification or demonstrable experience in child or adult protection, and an enhanced DBS is required.

What the job involves

  • Hold specific responsibility for individual safeguarding cases
  • Undertake risk assessments
  • Lead safeguarding training
  • Provide advice and guidance to churches and church communities
  • Support colleagues across the regional area
  • Travel regularly across the region

What’s required

Qualifications

  • Relevant professional qualification

Experience

  • Experience in child and/or adult protection, or significant demonstrable relevant work experience

Checks & eligibility

  • Enhanced DBS disclosure

What’s offered

  • Generous annual leave plus an extra 3 days over Christmas and New Year
  • Flexi-leave and/or TOIL where applicable
  • Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service
  • Occupational pension with the employer paying double the employee contribution, up to a 16% employer contribution

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Contact Details:

The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team