Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer

We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional to join the Diocese of Salisbury as Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer. This is a key role within the Diocesan Safeguarding Team, providing operational leadership, oversight and professional guidance to support effective safeguarding practice across the Diocese including the deaneries of Jersey and Guernsey in the Channel Islands.

Working closely with the Director of Safeguarding, you will lead and oversee the team's casework, supporting colleagues to respond effectively to safeguarding concerns, manage complex cases and assess and mitigate risk. You will contribute to the development of safeguarding practice, strengthen quality assurance and monitoring, and support the implementation of Church of England safeguarding policies and procedures. You will also help promote a positive safeguarding culture across the Diocese, embedding trauma-informed practice and working collaboratively with churches, vicars, senior diocesan leaders and statutory agencies. When required, you will deputise for the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, providing confident leadership, advice and professional judgement. This is an opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is ready to take a leadership role in a complex and rewarding area of work, supporting colleagues and helping shape the continued development of safeguarding across the Diocese.

You will be someone who:

• Has substantial experience of managing complex safeguarding concerns, allegations, investigations and risk management.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, professional curiosity and the ability to assess complex information, weigh evidence and make sound, defensible decisions Has experience of assessing and managing risk, developing risk management plans and responding proportionately to changing circumstances.
• Can lead, supervise and develop colleagues while maintaining a collaborative team culture and supporting high-quality safeguarding practice.
• Communicates confidently and compassionately with a wide range of people, including victims and survivors, those who may pose a risk, vicars, volunteers and statutory partners.
• Has experience of effective multi-agency working, building professional relationships and sharing information appropriately to support safeguarding outcomes.
• Is committed to trauma-informed practice, continuous learning and the development of healthy safeguarding cultures.
• Can balance operational demands with wider organisational priorities and deputise confidently for the Director of Safeguarding For a full job description please download.