Assistant Directorate Safeguarding Officer (Worcester Cathedral)

Summary:

Could you help ensure safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do? We are looking for an experienced safeguarding professional to join our Safeguarding Directorate. This role will provide excellent safeguarding support to Worcester Cathedral and the wider Diocese of Worcester.

Location:

Worcester Cathedral and Diocesan Office

Salary:

£43,362

Hours:

35 hours per week

Job description:

You will join a supportive and collaborative team in a role which will see you:

• Take the lead role in supporting the Cathedral in all its safeguarding work, offering high-quality preventative and proactive safeguarding support in a way that delivers positive outcomes for children, young people and adults at risk.

• Respond well and compassionately to the vulnerable and victims and survivors of abuse

• Train, advise and build confidence in others in an accessible way

• Support the work of senior leaders regarding the development of good safeguarding practice and healthy safeguarding cultures across the Diocese of Worcester

We are seeking a skilled, person-centred individual who:

• Has substantial safeguarding experience in a relevant profession
• Can provide confident advice and exercise sound judgement in line with relevant safeguarding legislation and policy

• Is an excellent communicator who inspires trust and works effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

• Works with integrity, is resilient and a strong team player

If you would like to join a small and friendly team, who are passionate in their mission to promote safeguarding into the hearts and minds of those we serve, then we would love to hear from you.  

The Diocese of Worcester is a great place to work, offering excellent holiday allowances, a generous non‑contributory pension and a supportive working environment. We are committed to helping staff achieve a healthy work–life balance.

Role description:

Application form (link):

Contact email:

Contact phone number:

01905 730730

Closing date:

1st October, 2026 at 09:00

Shortlisting week commencing:

5th October, 2026

Interview date:

16th October, 2026

Safeguarding statement:

The Church of England is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. In the Diocese of Worcester we follow and are committed to the Church of England's House of Bishops’ Safeguarding Policies and the relevant statutory legislation and guidance "Working together" to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount. Recruitment for this role involving direct contact with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to the guidelines outlined in the Church of England’s Safer Recruitment & People Management practice guidance including an Enhanced DBS check.

Diversity statement:

The Church of England is for everyone, and it is a priority for us to reflect the diversity of the community the Church serves across the whole diocese. We welcome all applications from interested and suitably qualified people, and particularly welcome applications from those of UK minority ethnic / global majority heritage and people with disabilities