County Welfare Officer

The Lincolnshire County Football Association is seeking to recruit a County FA Welfare Officer.

This position reports directly to the Company Secretary and will 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, sometimes dealing 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.

For further information on the role please telephone (01522) 524917 or find details on www.lincolnshirefa.com

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter with details of your current salary and your salary expectation for the role marked ‘Private and Confidential’ to: The Company Secretary, Lincolnshire County Football Association, 12 Dean Road, Lincoln. LN2 4DR.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20 August 2008