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Safeguarding Caseworker

Closing date:	18 January 2026
Contact:	HR
Location:	Chelmsford

Working hours: 35 Hours per week, with the opportunity for hybrid working and flexible working

Part-time working may be considered for an exceptional candidate, with a minimum of approximately 28 hours per week with one working day being a Monday.

Salary: £36,225 to £38,850 per annum, subject to qualifications and experience

Benefits: We offer a range of benefits including hybrid and flexible working, 11% non-contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday rising to 29 after five years’ service.

ROLE DUTIES

To guide and advise parishes on their safeguarding enquiries and referrals.
Manage, investigate, lead, and conclude designated cases
To .maintain up to date records relating to your designated caseload on the church’s National Safeguarding Case Management System, and the recording of case supervision.
To form and maintain productive, professional relationships with parishes, especially Parish clergy, Senior clergy, and parish volunteers, particularly the Parish Safeguarding Officers (PSOs).

CRITERIA

A minimum of two years’ experience of safeguarding children and adults in the voluntary or statutory sector.
Experience in risk evaluation/assessment relating to offenders/offending behaviour.
Experience of managing safeguarding situations as part of a caseload.
Experience and understanding of safeguarding procedures in relation to children and adults

For more information please see the job description, and to apply please complete the application form and return to jobs@chelmsford.anglican.org

Closing Date: 19 January 2026

Interview Date: 28 January 2026

We reserve the right to invite candidates for preliminary interviews.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close the role early and we cannot consider candidates who do not complete and return a completed application form.

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Job Description Application form

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