Safeguarding Support Assistant
28hrs (4 days) per week
Salary from £23,118.40 (FTE £28,898)

Are you an experienced and organised administrator who is keen to support the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in developing and implementing effective safeguarding policy and practice in the Church of England?

If so, then you could be the person we are looking for. The Diocese of Rochester is looking for a Safeguarding Support Assistant to work within the safeguarding team.

This role will provide support to the Safeguarding Team and the wider diocese and contribute to the dioceses commitment to promoting a safe and healthy culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to a range of parish queries including questions on policies, the administrative process of the online DBS system, and assist them where necessary, including the appointment of Lead Recruiters. Administer the blemished DBS process.

• Manage advertising and booking of safeguarding training events, venues, delegates, trainers, assistants, certificates etc.

• Work with diocesan databases to ensure audit compliance and effective Management Information by managing data input and creating and running reports in My Concern (Case Management System)

• Support the Safeguarding Team in the implementation of the National Safeguarding Standards to help ensure the quality and impact of safeguarding support.

• Attend and take minutes at safeguarding meetings as required.


Please see the job description for a full list of responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate

An experienced administrator with strong attention to detail who can work to deadlines. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.

Candidates should have a proactive and collaborative approach to work.

What we can offer:
• Flexible working, hybrid working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual subscriptions and memberships
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service

The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide-range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.


Closing date for applications: Sunday 27 April 2025
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 7 May 2025

If you have any questions about the role or application process, please contact the HR department at recruitment@rochester.anglican.org