Safeguarding Caseworker

Lambeth Palace Library; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A diocesan organization in Manchester is seeking a Safeguarding Caseworker on a fixed-term contract until 31/03/2027, offering a salary of £42,474 per annum. The role involves supporting investigations into allegations of abuse, providing advice to victims, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates must be qualified social workers, police officers, or probation workers with safeguarding experience. Applicants should show sympathy towards the Church of England's aims and values.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and case management.
• Ability to assess risk effectively.
• Understanding of Church of England values is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer in investigations.
• Provide advice and support to survivors of abuse.
• Assist in managing and monitoring individuals posing a risk.
• Maintain relationships with various stakeholders.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker, Police Officer, or Probation Worker

Job description

Overview

Safeguarding Caseworker

Fixed term until 31/03/2027 (to cover maternity leave)

Salary: £42,474 per annum

Manchester Diocese has a strong commitment to safeguarding and we are seeking a suitably qualified individual to join us on a fixed term contract to support the work of the team. The post holder will support the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) in investigating allegations of abuse, ensuring that they are appropriately referred to the statutory authorities and ensuring the provision of appropriate advice and support to survivors and victims of abuse. The post-holder will assist the Safeguarding team in ensuring that those who pose a risk are appropriately supported and managed/monitored.

The post holder will have day-to-day working relationships with a small Safeguarding team; local authority bodies; parishes across the diocese; and diocesan employees; so must have experience of working with a range of professionals and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO) in investigating allegations of abuse and ensure appropriate referrals to statutory authorities.
• Provide appropriate advice and support to survivors and victims of abuse.
• Assist the Safeguarding team in ensuring that individuals who pose a risk are supported and managed/monitored.
• Maintain day-to-day working relationships with the safeguarding team, local authorities, parishes, and diocesan employees, collaborating with a range of professionals and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker, Police Officer, or Probation Worker with relevant safeguarding, case management experience, and ability to assess risk.
• Flexibility in background; fully expand on suitability in the application.
• Although experience of working within the Church of England is not required, the post holder should be sympathetic to the aims and values of the Church.

Additional information

• The post will be offered to the successful candidate subject to satisfactory references, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS check at enhanced level and against the barred lists.
• Closing date: Friday, 20 February 2026 at 5:00pm
• Interview date: Monday, 2 March 2026
• To apply for this role please visit our vacancy page
• Queries can be directed to [e-mail]