throughout the Club for children and adults at risk.
Responsibilities and Duties
To be aware of contact details for the local social and adult services teams responsible for safeguarding and adults at risk
To pass on appropriate information and advice on safeguarding and protecting children/ young people and adults at risk
To co-ordinate coaches and volunteers within the Club accessing safeguarding and child protection, and protection of vulnerable adult workshops
Ensure that the Club’s Welfare and Safeguarding policy is available to all Club members, coaches and volunteers; and that processes which need to be followed to report concerns are widely published throughout the Club network.
Support coaches and volunteers if they receive a disclosure, or if they are concerned about something which needs reporting on to the appropriate authorities
Liaise with social services and other agencies as appropriate
Where appropriate, keep Club organisation committee informed about any action taken and any further action required
Keep up to date with own knowledge and skills relevant to safeguarding and child and vulnerable adult protection
Be the primary contact for the NGB or DSW on issues relating to Safeguarding, Welfare of children and Adults at risk
Personal Specification (Essential)
Awareness of legislation, government guidance and National Framework for Safeguarding Children
Awareness of the roles and responsibilities of statutory agencies including Local Safeguarding Boards
Understand the behaviour which is harmful to children – thresholds of ‘poor practice’ and ‘abuse’
Knowledge of the Club, NGB, and DSW Safeguarding and Welfare policy and procedures relating to safeguarding and welfare
Adopt a person-focused approach
Ability to promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice
