Child Welfare Officer

London Lionhearts Volleyball Club

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

SKILLS/QUALITIES REQUIRED
* Has attended the Sports Coach UK ‘Good Practice and Child Protection’ workshop
* Be approachable
* Good communication skills
* Discretion
* Has an understanding of child protection issues
* Good listener

MAIN DUTIES
* Sign a Personal Disclosure Form and forward to the English Volleyball Association
* Help the club follow the guidelines laid down in the EVA Child Protection Policy and Good Practice document
* Ensure that Good Practice and Child protection is an item on the club management committee agenda
* Ensure that all club personnel working with young people have received Child protection training
* To ensure all appropriate documentation and forms are completed in accordance with the EVA Child Protection Policies and Procedures
* Ensure that any persons including coaches, officials and volunteers, working within or acting on behalf of the club, who will come into contact with juniors (including Under 18 groups), complete a Personal Disclosure Form
* Forward a copy of an individuals Personal Disclosure Form to the EVA Chief Executive for immediate consideration should any issues or concerns arise
* Keep confidential records of all documentation in a secure manner so it can be produced should it be required for reference at a later date by the EVA Chief Executive
* Refer any concerns and/or allegations to the EVA Chief Executive immediately using the Child Protection Referral Form
* Ensure coaches, officials, volunteers, parents/guardians and juniors have access to the EVA Child Protection Policies and Procedures documents
* Undertake relevant training as required

COMMITMENT
Attend the AGM and other relevant meetings, deal with issues as and when they arise.