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Parish Support and Outreach Officer
WESTMINSTER ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUST AND OTHER TRUST FUNDS ADMINISTERED BY THE WESTMINSTER ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN TRUSTEE
40,000 per year
London
Full-time
6th February 2026

Parish Support and Outreach Officer (Job Ref: 837-220)

£40,000 per annum | Permanent | 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday 9am–5pm) | London SW1P | Closing Date: 6 February 2026 | Interview Date: TBC

Parish Support and Outreach Officer Job Description

Rewards and Benefits Summary 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Parish Support and Outreach Officer to join the Safeguarding Team within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster.

This is a vital outreach and support role, working closely with parishes and chaplaincies across the Diocese to promote a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment. You will play a key part in ensuring safeguarding practices are understood, embedded, and upheld, while providing guidance, advice, and practical support to clergy, Parish Safeguarding Representatives, staff, and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities

Parish Support and Outreach

  • Provide outreach and administrative safeguarding support to parishes and chaplaincies across the Diocese.

  • Build positive, collaborative relationships with clergy, chaplains, Parish Safeguarding Representatives, staff, and volunteers.

  • Undertake focused outreach work where parishes require additional support to meet diocesan safeguarding requirements.

  • Work closely with clergy and safeguarding representatives to maintain safe and welcoming parish environments, particularly for those who are vulnerable.

Safeguarding and Compliance

  • Work alongside Diocesan Safeguarding Service casework and DBS colleagues to identify emerging safeguarding themes, trends, or gaps within parishes.

  • Complete regular parish audits and produce detailed audit reports.

  • Maintain accurate parish DBS and safeguarding training records, ensuring compliance and clear action timelines.

  • Promote safe recruitment practices and support understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures.

  • Ensure safeguarding matters are recorded, reported, and referred to appropriate internal and external agencies.

  • Raise safeguarding concerns to Safeguarding Managers when they come to your attention.

Training and Reporting

  • Deliver parish safeguarding training as part of outreach activity.

  • Support the wider Safeguarding Team in delivering training sessions and events.

  • Contribute to the production of the Annual Safeguarding Report for the Trustees’ Safeguarding Committee.

  • Develop an understanding of DBS processes and assist with safe recruitment procedures when required.

General Duties

  • Respond to phone calls, emails, and enquiries related to the role.

  • Undertake administrative tasks in support of the Safeguarding Service.

  • Carry out additional duties as directed by the Line Manager.

About You

You will have experience working in a safeguarding role involving children and/or adults at risk, with the confidence to manage complex issues sensitively and professionally. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. You will bring a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, risk management, and multi-agency working, alongside a commitment to confidentiality and high professional standards.

Who We Are

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-based organisation committed to serving parishes, schools, and communities across the Diocese. Rooted in Catholic social teaching, we place human dignity at the heart of all that we do.

Our work is guided by our core values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love, which shape how we support one another and serve those entrusted to our care.

What We Offer

In return, we offer a supportive and values-driven working environment, together with a competitive benefits package, including:

  • 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Employer pension contribution

  • Life assurance / death in service benefit

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • Eye test vouchers and contribution towards glasses

  • Access to staff discount schemes

  • Opportunities for professional development

If you are passionate about safeguarding, outreach, and supporting parishes to create safe and welcoming environments, we would love to hear from you!