To support the County Voluntary Welfare Officers as the independent lead on Welfare concerns, complaints and investigations across the NE region as required, working with clubs, Counties and Swim England National Safeguarding and Welfare Teams to improve the identification of welfare complaints and the overall quality of the complaints process.
Reporting and working with the National safeguarding team in accordance with Wavepower on regional welfare matters and investigations.
Act as an independent contact with regard to welfare matters in the region.
Attend safeguarding / welfare meetings, working groups as required, maintaining the strictest confidentiality at all time.
Champion and maintain up to date knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, guidance and legislation.
To provide direct support and relevant communication to county and club welfare officers.
Provide support and information and advice to parents, members and clubs on Swim England child safeguarding & welfare procedures.
To conduct / assist with safeguarding / welfare improvement plans where required and ensuring clubs are operating the highest standards of welfare.
Assist with welfare training to regional teams, counties and clubs.
Ensure that best practice, new policies or guidance is communicated to regional membership and organisation as a whole.
As and when required attend and support regional development activity and competitions, ensuring a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment
Essential
Experience in a similar role
Experience of working with volunteers or voluntary organisations
Experience of identifying and assessing risk in a safeguarding and welfare context and managing low level investigations
Proven ability in following procedures and policies
Knowledge of and experience of writing reports
Desirable
Experience of Welfare in Sport, in particular at community and grassroots level
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A strong understanding of governance and confidentiality
Excellent IT, literacy and numeracy skills
Strives to champion inclusivity, equality and best practice
Excellent decision making ability around risks to children and adults
Experience of responding appropriately to a child welfare complaint and / or disclosure, considering the circumstances, audience and situation
A level of experience and/or knowledge in relation to general safeguarding processes
Home based with regional travel as required. Expenses will be paid.
Home based with regional travel as required. Expenses will be paid.
Contribute to the safety and well-being of the swimming community.
Work with a dedicated team of professionals.
Gain valuable experience in welfare and safeguarding.
Expenses paid for your efforts and travel.
