Safeguarding Developmental Officer

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Menevia is committed to safeguarding and this vacancy provides an opportunity for a skilled and experienced professional to lead the Safeguarding function. The primary focus for the Safeguarding Development Manager is to implement, as a matter of urgency, an action plan to improve and embed safeguarding practices across the Diocese.

The Safeguarding Development Manager also has a senior role in facilitating safeguarding across the Diocese, demonstrating strong and inspiring leadership skills, leading the delivery of case support, supervision and the provision of expert advice to the Bishop, Trustees, and Clergy, and taking appropriate action in response to safeguarding issues that arise.

The successful applicant will need to have a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policy procedure and best practice guidance and come from a background of either Police, Probation, Social Work or Health, with specific experience in safeguarding at a senior level. The role is based in the Curial Offices in Swansea, with the likelihood of travel throughout the Diocese. However, hybrid working will be available. 

For further information/informal discussion about this role please contact Fr Robert Davies, Moderator of the Curia on 01792 653343 / Canon Benedict Koledoye, Interim Chair of the Safeguarding Sub-committee on 01792 652683.

The annual salary range is £40,000 - £42,000 depending on experience.

To view the job description and person specification, and to download an application form for this post, please visit www.menevia.org/vacancies.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12noon on Monday 25^th September 2023.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 6^th October 2023.

Interviews will take place on Friday 20^th October 2023.