An exciting opportunity has arisen to work with the Safeguarding Department as a Safeguarding Caseworker offering safeguarding support and guidance to all Salvation Army churches, community services and social centres within the United Kingdom.
This is a permanent position based at our new, modern headquarters at Champion Park, London, SE5 8FJ.
Key Responsibilities:
As a caseworker you will be responsible for providing guidance to Officers and staff who are managing safeguarding concerns and incidents within The Salvation Army. You will be required to make referrals to external agencies and liaise with statutory authorities. You will also be expected to participate in developing in-house processes and training as required.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Knowledge of child and adult protection legislation.
- At least 5 years’ experience of safeguarding casework is essential.
- Excellent record keeping and report writing skills.
- Enjoy working as part of a small busy team.
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme
To apply, please visit our website.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Closing date: Friday 15th Mar 2024 at 9am
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
