Gloucestershire Football Association is looking to appoint a part-time County Welfare Officer.

 

This new position reports to the Operations Manager and will also provide quarterly updates to The FA Child Protection Manager. The role will be primarily Home based and has a key responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults – in line with legislation and FA policy and procedures.

 

The successful candidate will be approachable, have a child-centred approach and the ability to maintain this perspective when carrying out the role.

 

The role encompasses:  

  • Advising on the implementation of relevant Safeguarding legislation and guidance
  • Promotion of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults policy and procedures
  • Managing the safeguarding education programme to create positive change
  • Strategic planning to address poor behaviour and raise standards in line with the National Game Strategy
  • Management of poor practice
  • Supporting the Youth “Personal Hearing” process within the County
  • Referral of child abuse concerns to The FA
  • Roll out of responsible recruitment practice including CRB Disclosures
  • Working in partnership with Gloucestershire FA staff and volunteers

To apply you must be passionate about and committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults at a local level. You must be able to work under pressure, sometimes dealing with conflict and possible animosity whilst maintaining confidentiality. In addition you must manage multiple priorities, have excellent interpersonal skills, good IT skills and the ability to positively influence at all levels.

 

18.5 hours per week. Salary will be £22K pro rata.

 

For further information on the role please phone 01454 615888 or find details on www.GloucestershireFA.com

 

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter that includes details of your current salary, marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to:

 

Chief Executive,

Gloucestershire FA Ltd

Oaklands Park

Gloucester Road

Almondsbury

Bristol, BS32 4AG.

 

The closing date is 04 July 2008

 

Interviews will take place on 23 July 2008

 

As this role may involve direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process that will include a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role.

 

Gloucestershire FA is committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.