Camp/Event Designated Safeguarding & Welfare Lead x 6

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Football Association (FA)

Remote (local)
  • Career category: Programme/ Project design & management
  • Job type: Job
  • Experience level: 5-10 years
  • Organisation type: Civil Society
  • Remote option: Remote (local)
  • Right to work requirements: Right to work required in advance
  • Remuneration: Not Disclosed
  • Work schedule: Full-time
  • Deadline: 26/07/2024
  • Location: United Kingdom
PSEA/ Safeguarding
We are seeking up to 6 individuals in casual roles to be deployed as Designated Safeguarding & Welfare Leads with England Women's Development Teams (U15's-U19's) in fixtures, training camps and tournaments both in the UK and abroad. As such these roles will involve UK and International travel, which at times, could be for a few weeks in succession.

What Will You Be Doing?
  • Understand, promote and implement The FA's Safeguarding Policies, England Safer Working Practice Guidance and event specific Safeguarding Plan and Risk Assessment.
  • Lead the in-camp response to safeguarding and welfare issues (including low level concerns), escalating serious matters internally with The FA and where relevant to statutory agencies and stakeholders. Work collaboratively with Tournament Safeguarding Leads in ensuring a safe environment.
  • Lead the Camp Welfare Group – Ensure the Group meet as required throughout a camp and that issues are addressed as far as possible whilst on an event. Utilise the Group effectively, to support the response to safeguarding and welfare issues.
  • Ensure all safeguarding/welfare concerns and incidents are responded to, reported and recorded using internal FA processes and systems. Support and advise colleagues on safeguarding matters and incidents.
  • Support colleagues to understand their safeguarding responsibilities and ensure practice matters are raised and addressed as appropriate, escalating serious concerns in a timely manner e.g., allegation involving a member of staff. Work closely with Women's Teams Safeguarding Oversight Lead and Senior Safeguarding Manager – England Teams and FA Venues to ensure that safeguarding concerns are responded to appropriately.
  • Deliver pre-agreed safeguarding briefings and training to staff and players on camp, drawing on your expertise, experience and enthusiasm to ensure these sessions are engaging and are contextually relevant.
  • As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.


What Will You Need?
Essentially for the role:
Knowledge
  • A professional safeguarding qualification and/or significant relevant experience in a safeguarding and or welfare role in education, youth work or similar environment.
  • Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding legislation, policy and implementation.
  • Understanding of current issues that impact on the development of elite young players/athletes, particularly females in these environments.
  • A sound working knowledge of data protection, information sharing and confidentiality, principles and practice.
  • Sound knowledge of equality legislation and inclusive practices as they relate to safeguarding and additional vulnerability.

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