Safeguarding Officer

Activehw; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national sports organization seeks a Deputy Lead Safeguarding Officer to manage and enhance safeguarding practices across member organizations. The role involves developing Safeguarding plans, ensuring compliance with national standards, and acting as a primary contact for safeguarding issues. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in safeguarding and child protection, with excellent policy development and leadership skills. The position is primarily based remotely with occasional travel to the Manchester office.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures related to safeguarding.
• Strong communication and partnership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in shaping the strategic direction of Safeguarding.
• Monitor and improve safeguarding policies in line with legislation.
• Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Background in safeguarding or child protection

Job description

Performance On Off

To manage safeguarding and child protection concerns in a timely manner in line with Basketball England policies, procedures and guidance. To provide support to member organisations and partners to help create a safe and enjoyable environment where everyone understands their safeguarding responsibilities.

Location Nationwide, with occasional travel to Manchester office, S9 5DA Contact Telephone [phone] Contact Email [e-mail] Organisation Basketball England

To contribute to reviewing and promoting policies, procedures and guidance in line with legislation for safeguarding of young people, adults at risk, and groups with protected characteristics.

To support in the development and delivery of the Safeguarding plans for the Sport, contributing to progress reports for Board, Ann Craft Trust and the Child Protection in Sport Unit.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Deputy Lead Safeguarding Officer

• To work alongside Safeguarding & Welfare Manager to assist in shaping the strategic direction of Safeguarding in the Sport.
• To support in the development and delivery of Safeguarding plans to embed a safeguarding culture at all levels of the game and ensure National Safeguarding Standards are exceeded.
• To monitor, review and improve policies, procedures and guidance in line with UK Legislation and best practice.
• To be the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and complaints which come into the service, ensuring an appropriate and timely response.
• To work with partner agencies to ensure investigations are completed to a high standard.
• To work in partnership with the Child Protection in Sport Unit, the Ann Craft Trust and other safeguarding partners, to maintain and develop knowledge and best practice and disseminate to member organisations.

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