We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced person to join our Provincial Safeguarding Team. The Representative Body of the Church in Wales is the base for a wide range of activities that support the Church’s mission and ministry. The Safeguarding Training and Engagement Officer will work within the Provincial Safeguarding Team to make a significant contribution to safeguarding within the Church in Wales by adopting a process of education, guidance, and support to local ministry areas. The post holder will also assist in the development of appropriate training.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience and aptitude in delivering training with an understanding of how adults learn.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships and maintain contacts with a range of internal and external people and organisations
• Able to influence good practice in those for whom you have no direct line management responsibilities including volunteers.
• Experience of multi-agency and multi-disciplinary safeguarding, including with statutory sector partners.
• A good working knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to safeguarding in Wales, including the Wales Safeguarding Procedures (2019).
• Ability to work independently and flexibly, including significant travel within Wales, and evening/weekend working.
• Excellent presentational and organisational skills.
• The ability to exercise total confidentiality.
• An empathy with the mission and ministry of the Church in Wales.

Closing date 08 December 2023 @ 10.00 am

Interview date 20 December 2023 in person in Cardiff