Academy Safeguarding Officer

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring that safeguarding is truly embedded within the Academy, creating a culture where everyone feels valued, safe and supported.

Core Duties

• Work closely with the Head of Safeguarding to ensure the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s compliance with statutory obligations under the relevant legislation and the adherence to the rules and regulations surrounding safeguarding as laid down by the relevant governing bodies under with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is bound.
• Continuously work to maintain, embed and improve the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s safeguarding provision across the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ensuring the highest standards for safeguarding vulnerable groups, policies, practices and good practice guidelines
• Support staff to respond appropriately to concerns about the welfare or safety of vulnerable groups
• Utilise the CPOMS online platform and case manage each appropriate report.
• Work closely with the Player Care Team to ensure host families are all assessed in line with statutory regulations and following best practice in their delivery of the service.
• Conduct risk assessment for all extra-curricular activities including trips and tournaments.
• Research, apply and promote diversity initiatives within the Academy.
• Provide advice, guidance and support on equality and diversity matters.
• Facilitate parent workshops providing education and resources for key safeguarding matters.
• Actively promote and implement the safeguarding and equality policy within the Academy environment.
• Produce a monthly report to the Head of Safeguarding regarding all safeguarding concerns and actions.
• Use and keep up to date CPOMS.
• Be a visible, accessible and approachable presence within the Academy environment for all stakeholders.

Person Specification

Essential

• Hold and maintain a sound understanding of government strategy, legislation, guidance and plans for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and other vulnerable individuals as well as the management of safeguarding incidents, concerns and allegations of poor practice and abuse.
• Hold and maintain a sound level of knowledge and understanding of developing and implementing safer recruitment practices.
• Ability to work effectively under own direction without day-to-day management
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and accurately both verbally and in writing with colleagues, vulnerable groups and parents/carers.
• Ability to recognise and challenge inappropriate behaviour and poor practice.
• Discretion and ability to keep confidential information confidential, sharing information only where appropriate.
• Ability to record, handle and store clear and comprehensive records and information in line with legislation.
• Experience of offering safeguarding advice and support to colleagues, vulnerable groups and their parents/carer within a comparable organisation.
• Experience in contributing and working as part of a team.

Desirable

• A successful track record of supporting and driving organisational change.
• Experience in contributing and working as part of a team.
• Knowledge and experience of identifying and managing risk.
• Experience of working within professional sport.

Personal Qualities

• Well organised, able to prioritise workload whilst being flexible and able to cope with the unexpected or unplanned
• Personable and approachable with excellent interpersonal skills
• Remain focused on responsibilities and objectives
• Must adhere to confidentiality and data protection procedures at all times

Benefits

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Complimentary match tickets
• Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan
• Free onsite parking at all sites
• Discount schemes with local partners
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Workplace Pension Scheme

Application Information

The closing date for this vacancy will be 5pm on Friday 11th August 2023. If you believe you have the right mix of skills for this position, please complete the Application Form available here. Please note CV’s will not be accepted.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] strives to ensure it provides an environment where everyone's rights, dignity and individual worth is respected and takes a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discrimination. Equal Opportunity is an integral part of our recruitment and selection process, and we welcome applications from all individuals who feel they meet the core requirements of the role.

We are particularly encouraging applications from women, disabled people and individuals from diverse ethnic communities who are currently under-represented within the organisation.

All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.

The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people involved in activities and event at the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. As part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s recruitment and selection process any offers of work involving working in regulated activity with children are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Disclosure and barred list check (depending on the level of supervision, frequency, and nature of contact with children). Appropriate references are also required.

Should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserve the right to remove this advert.

Due to a high demand in applications the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] will be unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted for interview.