Welfare Officer







The following person volunteers for this job. Click on a name for to find out how to get in touch.
         •  Duncan Pears



Job Description

To be responsible for the implementation of good practice and child protection policies within the club


Skills Required

  • Approachable
  • Good listener
  • Good communication
  • Tactful and discreet

Responsibilities

  1. To ensure all possible child protection concerns (urgent and non urgent) are dealt with following the ASA Child Protection Guidelines (Wavepower document)
  2. To maintain, administer and manage the completion of the CRB check forms
  3. To be aware of the child protection policies and procedures of the ASA and to receive all updates of this nature from the ASA
  4. To ensure Swimline is promoted by the leaflet on the club notice board
  5. To raise awareness of good child protection practice with the teachers and coaches through the ASA/Sports Coach UK Good Practice and Child Protection workshop.
  6. To ensure volunteers (other than teachers and coaches) within the club are introduced to good child protection practice through the NSPCC module, Keeping Children Safe in Sport
  7. To attend the ASA Time to Listen workshop

Commitment

Dealing with issues as and when they arise plus club requirements (eg. attending committee meetings every 6 weeks).


Benefits to Self

Contribution to ensuring a safe environment is provided for young persons to enjoy sport.


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