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Working 3 days per week, the role of the Parish Safeguarding Support Officer is to engage with the all the Parishes, across the Diocese of Down and Connor, in the developing Pathways to the Future diocesan structure. Working closely with the Safeguarding Committees in promoting a culture of safeguarding in the life of the Parish.

The Parish Safeguarding Support Officer is a member of the Down and Connor Safeguarding Team, and is the safeguarding link with parishes, and will support them in working to and complying with A Safe and Welcoming Church, Safeguarding Children Policy and Standards for the Catholic Church in Ireland, 2024

Sample responsibilities:

• Support Parishes through their Safeguarding Committees in working to, and complying with Standard 1- Creating and Maintaining Safe Environments;
• Act as lead officer responsible for the roll out and management of the Annual Parish Self Audit, and assist Parishes with completion, where required, to ensure accuracy of information submitted to meet deadlines;
• Ensure the Annual Self Audit is current, relevant, and meets the standards as required by the National Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church (NBSCCCI).

Skills:
Training Relationship Building Safeguarding knowledge Good team player