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{"Job Title: Youth Safeguarding Adviser

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Youth Safeguarding Adviser to join our team at the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in enhancing safeguarding within youth ministry, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure all activities are safeguarded.

Key Responsibilities:

* Support the development and implementation of diocesan safeguarding policies, ensuring compliance with the Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) policies and procedures.
* Develop strategies for safeguarding young people within Church settings, including organizing and delivering appropriate training.
* Promote effective policies and practices throughout the Diocese to minimize opportunities for exploitation and abuse.
* Engage directly with young people to understand their needs and perspectives on safety within faith-based settings and the broader community.
* Empower young people across the Diocese by actively engaging them in discussions about what makes them feel safe or unsafe.
* Develop relevant and accessible resources for children and young people, considering different age groups and diverse learning needs.
* Support youth ministers in delivering programs that promote youth voices and empowerment.
* Collaborate with the Youth Ministry Trust (YMT) and parishes to scope and analyze existing youth ministry programs in relation to safeguarding.
* Identify areas of good practice, opportunities for growth, and potential vulnerabilities.
* Support in the development of a plan to address identified risks, focusing on engagement with parishes, Diocesan Catholic Education Trusts (CETs), and the wider YMT.
* Deliver safeguarding awareness within the YMT program and develop relationships with the CETs to deliver training within schools as required.
* Train clergy, adult volunteers, and young people, providing them with skills to enhance safe environments and promote safe behaviors.
* Ensure the dissemination of training and best practice.
* Develop, deliver, and evaluate a clear safeguarding strategy for the YMT, ensuring it encompasses all activities throughout the year.
* Work collaboratively with key stakeholders and partner organizations to protect children and vulnerable adults.
* Monitor and evaluate practices, with a commitment to sharing lessons within the broader youth ministry and safeguarding sectors in the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
* Keep up to date with best practice developments for safeguarding, including attending CSSA national safeguarding meetings as required.

Requirements:

* Contemporary professional safeguarding experience with children and young people, ensuring the voice of the child and vulnerable person is heard.
* Experience in direct work with young people, such as social work, youth work, child mental health services, or education.
* Experience of how to respond with sensitivity and compassion to victims/survivors of abuse.
* Experience of operating within the legal and procedural framework relating to safeguarding.
* Experience of reviewing information, making recommendations, and taking appropriate action where necessary; applying sound judgment, with an attention to detail; maintaining confidentiality and building trust.
* Resilience and the ability to work under pressure.
* Skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, and problem-solving.
* Interpersonal and listening skills; an ability to deal sensitively with young people and their families/representatives.
* Skills in understanding appropriate boundaries of responsibility and working within them.
* Experience in delivering safeguarding training to both adults and young people.
* Excellent IT skills.
* The ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
* A Full driving license, access to a car, and willingness to travel throughout the Diocese and sometimes the UK.

What We Offer:

* A two-year fixed-term contract.
* The opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
* A competitive salary and benefits package.
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your CV and a cover letter, to our website.

We look forward to hearing from you