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1 JOB SPECIFICATION DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING ADVISER (DSA) Birmingham is the UK s second city with the youngest urban population in one of the most lively and diverse regions. The Church of England Birmingham diocese, founded in 1905, is one of 41 dioceses in England. It covers an area of nearly 300 square miles, and includes parishes in the West Midlands including Birmingham and parts of Solihull, Sandwell, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Right at the heart of what we do there are over 187 Church of England places of worship with an average weekly attendance of 17,000 from a population of 1.5 million. In these churches are clergy and church-goers representing a wide scope of Church tradition and breadth of ethnicity. In addition we manage 160 residential properties for clergy housing. 1 Colmore Row in central Birmingham houses the diocesan and cathedral offices of the Church of England - Birmingham. The offices act as a resource centre supporting the cathedral and the parishes of the diocese and their communities. It is here that the Safeguarding Team is based. BACKGROUND TO THE ROLE In every Church of England diocese the Diocesan Bishop is ultimately accountable for Safeguarding. In order to discharge this responsibility it is essential that a Safeguarding Adviser is appointed to advise the Bishop, senior staff and those responsible for the care of children and vulnerable adults. The Safeguarding Adviser will support the diocese in ensuring that allegations of abuse and offenders returning to the community are appropriately supported and managed. The Church of England Birmingham Safeguarding Team comprises: HR Director who is the Bishop s designated lead for safeguarding Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser (DSA) who manages all casework and provides advice for safeguarding of children and adults Safeguarding Training & Development Officer who is responsible for the provision of appropriate safeguarding training and also the development of safeguarding policies, procedures and good practice guidelines Safeguarding Support Officer who provides administrative support and, in particular, manages the databases for DBS checks and training records

2 Our current DSA (Diocesan Safeguarding Adviser) is retiring and we are looking for a new DSA to manage all casework relating to safeguarding (children and vulnerable adults) to: ensure that allegations of abuse are managed and appropriately referred to the statutory authorities ensuring the provision of appropriate advice and support to survivors and victims of abuse. make sure that offenders returning to the community are appropriately supported and managed. advise on safeguarding matters ensuring that all advice is in line with the law, government guidance and national guidance from the House of Bishops and National Safeguarding Team. Key Relationships It is essential that the Safeguarding Adviser forms excellent working relationships with: the Bishops and senior staff, the independent chair of the Safeguarding Panel the Dean and senior Cathedral staff those in licenced and authorised ministry deanery / parish safeguarding coordinators relevant officers in the various statutory authorities such as Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), key local authority adult and children s services officers and Probation Offender Managers. Contact with the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) officer and the police Public Protection Unit (PPU) will also be vital. JOB DESCRIPTION 1. Casework. The diocesan safeguarding adviser should: Provide guidance and direction where there are concerns about children and young people and adults who may be a risk. Respond to requests for advice, information and guidance for individuals in the Church who are concerned about the welfare of vulnerable people (children, young people and adults).

3 Take the lead in responding to serious situations following Church of England Practice Guidance, including: o Ensure there is support and advice for those who are victims or survivors of abuse o Ensure the provision of approved Authorised Listeners in accordance with Responding Well (policy and guidance for the Church of England) 2011 o Support individuals when a referral to local authority or the police is necessary o Attend strategy meetings and case conferences as requested by statutory agencies. At times this will include preparing parish personnel for such meetings and attending with them or on their behalf o Support parishes during a child/adult protection or safeguarding enquiry and afterwards. This may include ensuring support is provided for others in the parish who may be affected by such an enquiry, for example volunteers or other leaders o Work in partnership with the statutory agencies, any of whom may make the initial approach or seek information to which they are entitled o Provide advice to the bishop or other employer on the possibility of employment or redeployment of those with convictions or continuing unresolved concerns regarding harm to a child or adult o Advise when an independent risk assessment should be sought o Ensure at all times that appropriate records are maintained, suitable for admission in legal proceedings o Draw up and regularly review agreements with those known to be a risk to children and / or vulnerable adults. Provide advice to the Safeguarding Support Officer and ensure the DBS process is fit for purpose Provide a risk assessment process for those where DBS checks are not clear. The nature of this work will mean that at times telephone advice will suffice. At other times the role will require meetings with individuals, convening of a core group in management of serious situations, the preparation of reports, or the setting up of support networks. 2. Networking The effectiveness of the diocesan safeguarding adviser is dependent on building professional relationships with statutory agencies: the local safeguarding boards (children and adults), the local authority children s and adults social care services, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) the local police: in particular, the child and adult abuse investigation unit, the public protection unit, multi-agency protection panels and the local probation service. The diocesan safeguarding adviser should be part of the national and regional network of diocesan safeguarding advisers plus any relevant local ecumenical or multi-faith forums. Within the diocese, the diocesan safeguarding adviser will be linked with significant personnel, for example, those responsible for children s work, youth work, clergy and lay workers, Diocesan Directors of Communications, Training, Human Resources and Bishops Chaplains.

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION Attributes Essential Desirable Relevant professional qualification or equivalent (for example; social work, health, teaching, law, police etc.) with current registration where applicable. Trained in child or adult protection with ability to demonstrate transferrable knowledge across the client groups. Trained in both child and adult protection. Education/ Skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written, oral and presentational. Excellent record keeping skills. Good IT skills. Full driving licence and ability to travel within the diocese. Knowledge/ Experience Senior practitioner/manager experience and knowledge of safeguarding working with children, young people or adults who are vulnerable and ability to demonstrate transferrable knowledge across the client groups. Senior practitioner/manager experience of working with victims or survivors of abuse. Up to date knowledge of safeguarding guidance and the management of cases of concern. Able to analyse complex situations and advise appropriately. In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England. A proven ability to develop and sustain good working relationships at all levels. Able to identify examples of poor practice and ensure that necessary change is implemented. Able to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and work sensitively with those affected by issues of safeguarding. Senior practitioner/manager experience and knowledge of safeguarding working with children, young people and adults who are vulnerable. Detailed knowledge of national church safeguarding policies. Knowledge of church structures.

5 TERMS and CONDITIONS This is a part-time post: 21 hours per week Salary: 21,600 (based on full-time salary of 36,000) Pension: Membership of the Church Workers Pension scheme with 12% employer contributions Holidays: 5 weeks per year plus 3 additional Diocesan Discretionary Days The post holder will report to the HR Director The employer is the BDBF (Birmingham Diocesan Board of Finance) To download an application form please go to: (all applications must be made using the specified application form, CVs will not be considered) Deadline for Applications: Sunday 12 th June 2016 Interviews: Monday 20 th June 2016 (To be held in our offices at 1 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2BJ) Please send completed applications to: jobs@cofebirmingham.com

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