Safeguarding Training Officer

Safeguarding Training Officer We are looking for a Safeguarding Training Officer who will be an integral part of the Safeguarding Team and share in the responsibility to keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe. The role will contribute to the development of and ensure the implementation of the diocesan safeguarding training strategy across the whole Diocese and will organise and deliver a rolling programme of safeguarding training to a wide range of stakeholders including office holders, employees and volunteers.

You should be a qualified, experienced professional who combines experience of safeguarding work and training delivery with approachability and a readiness to respond to a range of individuals across the Diocese. SDBF Band 4 Salary; £36,000 - £42,500 FTE (based on experience) Full time, 35 hours per week, or available part time as a job share includes evening and/or weekend working for training delivery 10% employer contribution to pension Generous holiday entitlement Based at Diocesan Church House in Rotherham but with hybrid working from home Further information and an application form can be found on our website: sheffield.anglican.org

Please send your completed application form to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Closing date: 4 th February 2026 at Noon Shortlisting Date: 5 th February 2026 Interviews: 10 th 11 th February 2026 For an informal discussion contact Sin Checkley on  .

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Safeguarding Training Officer

EMPLOYER:

Sheffield Diocesan Board of Finance RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head of Safeguarding (Diocesan Safeguarding Officer) RESPONSIBLE FOR : N/A OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham (lead for safeguarding) Independent Chair of Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel Diocesan Secretary Safeguarding Administrator National Safeguarding Team Learning and Development Managers Bishops Chaplain The Diocese of Sheffield is called to grow a diverse network of Christ-like, lively and sustainable Christian communities in every place which are effective in making disciples and in seeking to transform our society and Gods world.

Main Purpose of Role To contribute to the development of and ensure the implementation of the diocesan safeguarding training strategy in line with the Safeguarding Learning and Development Practice Guidance issued by the national church. This will involve delivery of safeguarding training in small groups, either face to face or virtually, to office holders, employees and volunteers in the Diocese of Sheffield in line with training materials set out by the national church.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead the Dioceses implementation of the Safeguarding Learning and Development Practice Guidance.
2. Organise and deliver a rolling programme of safeguarding training in accordance with national guidelines for office holders, employees and volunteers in the Diocese of Sheffield. Some administrative support is available but the postholder will have to undertake some of the administration of courses. An agreed second person will support training courses unless otherwise agreed by the DSO/NST. 3. Ensure accurate records of training undertaken are maintained.

4. Lead a network of suitably qualified and experienced volunteer trainers capable of delivering basic safeguarding training to parish volunteers and supporting the delivery of all in person training courses.
5. Provide monthly reports to the DSO who in turn will report to the Bishops senior staff team.
6. Attend and report to quarterly meetings of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel.
7. Network and liaise with staff from other dioceses involved in safeguarding training to ensure sharing of knowledge and best practice.
8. Attend national and regional network events as required and keep up to date with the latest developments and guidance on safeguarding.
9. Work alongside other members of the Diocesan Safeguarding Team in being available to answer safeguarding queries from parishes, including potentially receiving disclosures from concerned individuals or survivors of abuse, by telephone or email. 10.…