Safeguarding Officer (Girl's Academy)

Southampton Football Club; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent sports club in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Safeguarding Officer for its Girls Academy. This part-time role involves advocating for the welfare and safety of players, managing safeguarding cases, and maintaining comprehensive safeguarding records. Candidates should have a strong understanding of safeguarding principles and relevant qualifications, like FA Safeguarding Children and Welfare Officers courses. The position offers benefits like free match tickets, health initiatives, and a contributory pension scheme, supporting a culture of safety and inclusivity.

Benefits

1 free match ticket for every home league game

Access to staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise

Generous holiday per year

Contributory Pension Scheme

Worldwide Travel Insurance

Learning & Development opportunities

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Collaborative & inclusive working culture

Qualifications

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to manage multiple safeguarding cases simultaneously.
• Understanding of how to work safely with children, young people and adults at risk.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and guardian of the girls' and women's game.
• Promote the welfare and safety of all players.
• Use CPOMS to manage safeguarding cases.
• Maintain confidential records of concerns.
• Coordinate safeguarding awareness campaigns.

Skills

Strong safeguarding knowledge

Ability to manage multiple safeguarding cases

Understanding of working with children and young people

Education

FA Safeguarding Children Course

FA Welfare Officers Course

Job description

Safeguarding Officer (Girl's Academy)

Location: Staplewood Campus

Hours: Part-Time (18.75 Hours per week), Permanent Contract

Criminal Record Check: DBS Enhanced with Child's Barred List

We are seeking a Safeguarding Officer to drive a proactive safeguarding culture within the Girls Academy, ensuring the welfare and safety of all players and staff.

Responsibilities

• Advocate and guardian of the girls' and women's game, promoting the welfare of all players and supporting their safety in all environments, including online.
• Develop and sustain a culture of safer working, high performance and respectful behaviour.
• Use the safeguarding management platform, CPOMS, to manage safeguarding cases and monitor the Girls Academy, acting as a point of contact for any safeguarding and welfare concerns.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up‑to‑date records of all concerns, ensuring secure retention in accordance with data protection legislation and that relevant risk assessments are in place.
• Support the club to proactively develop its approach to safeguarding by partaking in annual safeguarding professional development and applying the training to provide the Girls Academy with credible safeguarding and welfare support, advice, and guidance.
• Coordinate the delivery of safeguarding awareness campaigns and staff training where required.

Shift Pattern

• Tuesdays: 5.30pm to 8.30pm
• Wednesdays or Thursdays: 5.30pm to 8pm
• Fridays: 9.30am to 1.30pm
• Additional 9.25 hours per week for administrative work and attending fixtures (typically Saturdays and Wednesdays at 2pm)

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and the ability to manage multiple safeguarding cases simultaneously.
• Understanding of how to work safely with children, young people and adults at risk, upholding safeguarding best practice.

Essential Qualifications (must be completed before starting)

• FA Safeguarding Children Course
• FA Welfare Officers Course

Benefits

• 1 free match ticket for every home league game
• Access to staff Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Mental & Physical Health)
• Discounted Southampton Football Club merchandise
• Generous holiday per year excluding bank holidays, plus a birthday off each year
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Worldwide Travel Insurance for you and your family
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Collaborative & inclusive working culture

Equal Opportunities & Commitment to Safeguarding

Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all applicants and to ensuring a safe culture for those children and young people in daily contact with the club.