Youth Safeguarding & Player Support Lead (U9–U14)

Barnsley Football Club; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Football Club is seeking an Academy Safeguarding & Player Support Officer to oversee safeguarding across the Academy and lead U9-U14 player welfare and pastoral support. You will respond to concerns, support transitions, and work closely with families and staff to promote safe and positive experiences.

Working under the Head of Safeguarding, you will ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, DBS checks and recruitment standards, while promoting EDI and a child-centred approach

Qualifications

• Child-centred approach and commitment to safeguarding, player welfare and EDI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safeguarding across the Academy and lead U9-U14 player welfare and pastoral support.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and record them accurately.
• Support transitions and engage with players, parents and staff to promote safe, positive experiences.
• Collaborate with the Junior Academy multidisciplinary team and Head of Safeguarding to implement policy and best practice.

Job description

Barnsley Football Club is seeking an Academy Safeguarding & Player Support Officer to oversee safeguarding across the Academy and lead U9-U14 player welfare and pastoral support. You will respond to concerns, support transitions, and work closely with families and staff to promote safe and positive experiences.

Working under the Head of Safeguarding, you will ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, DBS checks and recruitment standards, while promoting EDI and a child-centred approach