Designated Safeguarding Officer (Head Of Compliance
Salary: £28,000 + Benefits
Location: Northumberand FA, Whitley Park, Whitley Road, NE12 9FA
Contract: Full Time (35hrs over 5 days a week)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake a key role as Designated Safeguarding Officer (Head of Compliance) for Northumberland FA, leading our safeguarding and disciplinary service. We are requesting applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with a desire to deliver excellence to join our organisation.
Key responsibilities will be:
- Operationally lead the implementation and delivery of safeguarding policy and procedures within the County FA, being accountable for relevant areas of The FA’s Safeguarding Operating Standard as set out by The FA;
- To link into the senior management team and take a dynamic and strategic approach to safeguarding delivery within the County FA, raising awareness and providing organisational support and direction to colleagues;
- To provide the Senior leadership team/Board with regular reports on safeguarding activity within the County FA;
- Refer to FA Case Management Safeguarding children and adults at risk abuse concerns and take action(s) in accordance with FA safeguarding regulations, policy and procedures, and as agreed with The FA Safeguarding Team;
- Ensure all safeguarding referrals are recorded within The FA’s Case Managements system and securely retained in accordance with FA regulations, policies and data protection legislation;
- Deal with all poor practice concerns relating to children and adults at risk in accordance with FA regulations, safeguarding policy, procedures and disciplinary processes; providing guidance to clubs and leagues, recording incidents of Poor Practice within the CFA’s
- Recording Systems and seeking guidance from The FA Safeguarding Team as required;
- Utilise FAIT systems to monitor safeguarding compliance across the grassroots volunteer network and assist in strategic planning;
- Ensure the County FA is compliant with safeguarding legislation e.g. Data Protection/GDPR 2018„ChiIdren’sAct, Sexual offences Act, Protection of Freedoms Act (Criminal Record Checks), the Governments ‘Working Together guidance 2018’ and any other legislation or statutory guidance that may be introduced;
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders;
- Strategically manage effective designated persons networks ; liaising with the Local Authority Designated Officer(s), Local safeguarding Partnerships, Local Safeguarding Adult Boards, Children’s and Adults Social Care Services, Police Child Protection Team(s) and supporting youth league and club welfare officers to be compliant with safeguarding legislation, FA safeguarding policy, best practice guidance and education programmes;
- Manage a diverse workload being able to prioritise work according to risk and timeframes;
- Maintain strong links with keg FA staff and attend national FA safeguarding events and CPD courses to ensure knowledge and skills are maintained updated;
- To address poor behaviour and raise standards in grassroots football, promote safeguarding and creating a culture that celebrates good practice across the County FA;
- Co-ordinate CFA safeguarding visits, spot checks/audits on clubs throughout the season to ensure they are compliant with the records they have submitted to the CFA;
- Arrange and deliver CPD events for existing leagues and club Welfare Officers;
- Ensure that sufficient workshop opportunities are available for new volunteers;
- Ensure that any individual helping with any CFA event(s) involving children is suitably trained and is aware of their responsibilities at the event(s).
- Performance manage the Discipline Officer and Assistant Safeguarding Officer to meet all relevant targets
- Set and Maintain Departmental budgets
- Contribute to Senior management meetings
For a discussion about this role, please contact John Ackerley on 0191 270 0700 or John.Ackerley@northumberlandfa.com
The successful candidate will be subject to a six month probationary period.
As this role involves regulated activity with children or young people under the age of 18, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a Criminal Records Check to ensure their suitability for the role.
How to apply
To apply please send a CV and covering letter with details of your current salary in an email marked ‘Ref: Designated Safeguarding Officer’ to Lynn.Barber@Northumberlandfa.com
The closing date for applications is 5 July 2019.
Interviews will take place at Northumberand FA, Whitley Park, Whitley Road, NE12 9FA on 15 July 2019
Due to the volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us by 8 July 2019, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Northumberland FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
The role is mainly office based however, with the expectation of travel in around the County boundaries including occasional evening and weekend work to meet the needs of the organisation and our customers.
