The Cumberland County Football Association, working in partnership with The Football Association, is seeking to appoint a part-time County Welfare Officer.

This position will report directly to the County Secretary and also provide quarterly updates to The FA Child Protection Manager. The position 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 cases within the County.

• Referral of child abuse concerns to The FA.

• Roll out of responsible recruitment practice including CRB Disclosures.

• Working in partnership with County FA Governance and Development staff.

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, deal with conflict and possible animosity whilst maintaining confidentiality. In addition you must manage multiple priorities, have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively influence at all levels.

As this role involves direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process that will include a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure
suitability for the role.

For further information on the role please visit our website at www.CumberlandFA.com

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to: The County Secretary, Cumberland County Football Association, 17 Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2AL

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2008

Interviews will take place on 14 October 2008.

Cumberland County Football Association are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.