Social Action Lead

Salary: £46,916

Location: London Diocesan House, Causton Street.

Contract type: 12-month fixed-term contract, Full-time (will consider job share, part time split 0.4/0.6 or 0.5/0.5), 35 hours per week

Closing date: 12 June 2026

Interview date: 25 June 2026

This role offers the opportunity to take a lead position within the Diocese of London s Safeguarding Team, supporting the delivery of safeguarding casework and ensuring high standards of professional practice. Reporting to the Head of Safeguarding, the postholder will oversee case management activity and provide leadership to Safeguarding Advisors.

The role includes deputising for the Head of Safeguarding when required and working closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. It focuses on ensuring safeguarding concerns are managed effectively, with appropriate support provided to victims and survivors, and clear, timely communication across all parties involved.

Job Summary

The Casework Lead and Deputy Diocesan Safeguarding Officer is responsible for overseeing safeguarding casework and supporting the effective management of safeguarding activity across the Diocese. The role includes line management of Safeguarding Advisors, quality assurance of casework, and acting as Deputy to the Head of Safeguarding when required.

Job responsibilities

Oversee safeguarding casework, ensuring timely progress, appropriate responses and effective communication

Provide line management and supervision to Safeguarding Advisors, supporting performance and development

Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, government guidance and House of Bishops Practice Guidance

Act as case manager for complex or high-risk cases where required

Support quality assurance processes, including risk assessment, safety planning and case reviews

Deputise for the Head of Safeguarding, providing advice and support to senior leaders and stakeholders

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. social care, criminal justice) with appropriate training in safeguarding

Extensive experience of safeguarding children and adults, including case management and statutory processes

Experience managing or supervising professional staff

Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy and best practice

Ability to manage complex and sensitive information and assess risk

Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders

Ability to work sensitively with victims, survivors and those subject to allegations

Empathy with the mission and values of the Church of England

Right to work in the UK

This role requires an enhanced DBS check

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.