Assistant Safeguarding Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team and take forward this work which will include implementing recommendations from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA). The post holder will work alongside the District Safeguarding Officer for both districts.

Do you have extensive experience of safeguarding?

Do you have Training and Quality Assurance skills and Experience?

Are you able to work flexibly and independently?

Are you open to working in the faith sector?

If so, this post may be for you.

·         Salary is currently under review but will not be less than £32,732 FTE  pro-rata

·         20 Hours per week, with flexibility including evenings, and occasional weekends

·         Home based

·         Travel required across both Districts

Closing date and time for applications: 17:00 15th November 2023

Interviews will be held on Monday 20th November 2023.

These will take place at Walsall Methodist Central Hall.

Post subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

The Methodist Church is committed to ensuring its churches are safe spaces for all. We work hard to ensure compliance with legal requirements, develop good practice, provide effective training and give professional advice on individual cases.