Diocesan Safeguarding Trainer and Training Coordinator

(17.5 hours per week - job-share)

Reporting to the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, we are looking for an experienced Trainer to work part-time, on a job-share basis, to support the mission and ministry of the Church of England in Suffolk by co-ordinating and delivering programmes of safeguarding training relevant to, and required by, those working with children and vulnerable groups and to ensure that this training is delivered to a high standard, developing and implementing processes that measure and assure the quality. 

Key responsibilities:

  • To deliver the endorsed National Church of England’s Safeguarding Training to requisite groups across the diocese.
  • To consult with the National Church of England Safeguarding Team’s Training and Development Manager, to ensure that training in the diocese meets the requirements of the National Safeguarding Learning and Development Policy.
  • To ensure sufficient opportunities for accessible training are provided throughout the diocese and within deaneries to meet demand.
  • In meeting the demand for training, to recruit, train, develop, support, and quality assure a team of Diocesan Approved Volunteer Safeguarding Trainers, keeping them and their training materials updated.
  • To work closely with the other members of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team to review the current booking system and develop a renewal notification process.
  • To ensure that accurate data is kept regarding those attending training,
  • To oversee the system and processes for capturing accurate feedback from course attendees and measuring the quality of the training.
  • To ensure that any weaknesses or areas for improvement identified by the quality assurance are addressed.
  • To provide information and reports to the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer and Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel as required.
  • As a member of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team; support the need to safeguard vulnerable groups, both children and adults, throughout the diocese and its importance in accordance with the vision to Grow in God.

The post will primarily be based at the Diocesan Office, Ipswich, but will necessitate travel throughout the and will require the use of a personal vehicle for which expenses will be paid.

A flexible approach to working with the need for occasional evening and Saturday working are required to effectively achieve the purposes of the role.  

The post holder may be required to carry out other duties as directed by the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer or Diocesan Secretary as part of working collaboratively within a small multi-disciplinary professional team.

For further information and how to apply please see the attached Job Description.

Applications marked ‘Confidential Application’ to be sent to: HR Manager at HR@cofesuffolk.org or by post to Diocesan Office, St Nicholas Centre, 4 Cutler Street, Ipswich IP1 1UQ.

Closing Date for Applications: 13 September

Interview Date: 3 October


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