Safeguarding Case Officer

England and Great Britain Hockey; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Safeguarding Case Officer to assist in the development of safeguarding policies and procedures. Responsibilities include managing casework, providing administrative support, and collaborating with internal departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in safeguarding and strong administrative skills. Flexible working arrangements are possible, with some office travel required.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and delivery of safeguarding case management.
• Provide administrative support for safeguarding casework.
• Manage general enquiries for the safeguarding team.

Job description

England Hockey Jobs

Safeguarding Case Officer

England Hockey Head Office - Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre. Open to flexible arrangements but some travel to office will be required

Hockey is continually evolving its regulatory framework and practices to meet growing demands in the areas of Discipline, Health and Safety and Safeguarding.

The Safeguarding Officer will assist with the ongoing development of safeguarding and the development and implementation of safeguarding policies and procedures for both young people and adults at risk.

They will also support the development and delivery of new and ongoing projects, ensuring safeguarding is a key component in the public facing initiatives as well as all organisational practices.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Safeguarding Manager in the development and delivery of England Hockey’s safeguarding case management function.
• Provide administrative support for all safeguarding casework, ensuring it is managed effectively, consistently, and in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manage general enquiries for the safeguarding team through the safeguarding mailbox.
• Work with the Legal & Governance team to develop, maintain, and update safeguarding policies, procedures, and resources in line with legal requirements and sector best practice.
• Assist with the regulatory requirements of England Hockey (i.e. safeguarding framework submissions to the Child Protection in Sport Unit and the Ann Craft Trust).
• Record and collate information for inclusion in reports for Board.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records and ensure appropriate information sharing and data management protocols.
• Work cross-functionally with internal departments and liaise with external partners to embed safeguarding across the organisation.

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Please submit your CV (no more than 2 pages) and a one-page covering letter to the Head of People, by email at [e-mail] clearly identifying how your skills and experience are relevant to the requirements outlined in the job description.