Safeguarding Officer - Belfast

Job Details

Job Type Full Time - Temporary
Location Belfast
Salary £39,000 - £47,000 per annum
Experience 3 years experience required
Closing Date 10-02-2026

Contact Details

Name Ella Milligan or Jonny Bill
Telephone
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Search Safeguarding Officer - Belfast

Posted 2 days ago

Adult Safeguarding Officer required to work with our private sector client. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a well-respected, faith-based organisation with a strong commitment to safeguarding across the organisation.

As a key member of the Safeguarding team, the successful candidate will:

• Act as the organisation's Adult Safeguarding Champion, promoting best practice and a strong safeguarding culture
• Receive, assess, and manage adult safeguarding concerns, providing expert advice and appropriate escalation
• Liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies and maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records
• Support the development and implementation of adult safeguarding policies and procedures
• Deliver and coordinate adult safeguarding training and contribute to quality assurance and reporting

This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Pay rate is £39,000-£47,000 per annum (dependent on experience). This role will initially last for 6 months with the possibility of a permanent extension.

What We Need From You

• A qualification in Social Work with registration on the NISCC Register, or a degree-level qualification with experience in safeguarding investigations
• Minimum 3 years' experience in adult safeguarding, including completing safeguarding assessments and written reports
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with safeguarding legislation in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland
• Experience managing safeguarding concerns as part of a caseload
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced Access NI check

What We Will Offer You

• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Inclusion into our company pension scheme
• Free Comprehensive and ongoing annual training courses
• Weekly pay
• 24 Hour on call service that can be accessed for emergencies

The Next Steps

• Contact Ella Milligan or Jonny Bill on
• To apply, send your CV to

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