Safeguarding Caseworker: Multi-Agency Risk & Support

Church of England; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of England is recruiting a Safeguarding Caseworker to join the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in Liverpool. You will hold a portfolio of safeguarding cases, provide professional safeguarding guidance to parishes and diocesan colleagues, and ensure timely, sensitive case progression in line with national standards.

Reporting to the Deputy DSO, you will maintain accurate records, escalate complex risks, and work with multi‑agency partners to safeguard children and adults at risk.

Qualifications

• Professional experience of safeguarding children and/or adults in a relevant statutory, voluntary, faith or regulated setting.
• Experience of managing or coordinating an assigned caseload, undertaking case related assessments and monitoring action and review plans.
• Experience of communicating with individuals affected by abuse or risk, and of recognising the need for proportionate support and careful procedural fairness.
• Evidence of effective multi agency working or case related liaison with appropriate external safeguarding professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional safeguarding caseholding and guidance to parishes.
• Record, assess and progress safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Manage caseload from assignment to closure with scheduled reviews.
• Escalate high-risk cases to ADSO/DSO as required.
• Coordinate with NSCMS/MyConcern and other diocesan systems.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Case management

Multi-agency liaison

Trauma-informed practice

Professional communication

Education

Professional safeguarding qualification

Job description

The Church of England is recruiting a Safeguarding Caseworker to join the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in Liverpool. You will hold a portfolio of safeguarding cases, provide professional safeguarding guidance to parishes and diocesan colleagues, and ensure timely, sensitive case progression in line with national standards.

Reporting to the Deputy DSO, you will maintain accurate records, escalate complex risks, and work with multi‑agency partners to safeguard children and adults at risk.