Safeguarding Regional Officer in North West - EFL (English Football League)

About The Role

Post Title: Safeguarding Regional Officer
Contract Type: Permanent
Workplace: Remote, regular Club visits, North of England, mostly focused on North-West
Reporting to: Regional Safeguarding Manager
Working Pattern: M-F, 35 hours, possible occassional out of hours (weekends, evenings)

“The EFL is about two things – great football competitions and supporting communities 365 days a year”.

The EFL is looking for a professional and dedicated Safeguarding Officer to work with our member Clubs keeping football safe. The role is regional and field based, with a catchment of Clubs based in the north of England, most of which are located in the North-West.

More information is available in the downloadable Applicant Brief that is attached to this advert.

JOB PURPOSE

The Safeguarding Officer will be responsible for ensuring that EFL Clubs meet and exceed Safeguarding requirements, as detailed through the EFL Safeguarding Standards. As the first point of contact, Safeguarding Officers will support EFL Clubs in all aspects of Safeguarding Compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Visit EFL Clubs to support and challenge their Safeguarding provision in line with the EFL Safeguarding Standards
Be the initial point of contact for safeguarding issues across EFL clubs
Educate and assess awareness of current Safeguarding legislation within EFL Clubs
Ensure that member clubs are fully complaint with all safeguarding legislation and help to embed safeguarding into the culture of clubs
Work with the Club Senior Safeguarding Manager and Designated Safeguarding Officer to continually review and update safeguarding policies, standards, procedures and guidance
Ensure all relevant employees and / or volunteers have the appropriate levels of DBS check, working with clubs to produce a Single Central Register (SCR)
Assist the Head of Safeguarding in the completion of an annual safeguarding training needs analysis of EFL Clubs
Organise, facilitate and provide training opportunities to EFL Clubs based on the training needs analysis, including FA and / or EFL requirements or legislative changes and requirements
Keep abreast of relevant legislation, policy and recognised good practice and disseminate these as appropriate
Liaise with the EFL in the Community (EFLitC) and League Football Education (LFE) to ensure a consistent provision of advice and support
Attend the Safeguarding Strategy Group and input into the strategic development of Safeguarding within the EFL, EFL Trust and LFE
Influence, advise and support employees on safeguarding issues
Ensure Safeguarding is at the forefront of everything you do to promote a safe environment for the organisation, Clubs, Football Club charities and Partners
Contribute to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion as part of the culture of the organisation
Any other duties as required by the Head of Safeguarding

About The Candidate

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Qualifiied in an appropriate field (e.g. youth work, social care, education)
Knowledge and understanding of developing, managing and / or implementing policies and procedures in relation to the safety and welfare of young people and vulnerable adults
Knowledge of Health and Safety issues, and statutory and other guidance on youth and vulnerable groups
Understanding of best practice and Statutory Regulation impacting on the protection of young people and vulnerable groups
Practical working competency of planning and delivering workshops, training events, network events and supporting knowledge sharing with a range of stakeholders

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The ability to exercise the highest standards of confidentiality and to work sensitively with those affected by issues of safeguarding
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders both written and verbally
A good presenter
A working knowledge of best-practice within the safeguarding field – able to implement robust process and manager relationships to have them be successful
Able to identify examples of poor practice and ensure that necessary change is implemented
An organised person, able to work independently, plan well and with strong attention to detail

ATTRIBUTES

Able to demonstrate a strong conviction regarding the need to safeguard young people and vulnerable groups
Able to analyse complex situations, make decisions and advise appropriately
Self-motivated and resilient
A proven ability to meet a variety of deadlines throughout the season
Able to build and sustain good working relationships with others, both internally and externally
Lead by example by contributing to promoting the principles of the EFL:

Everybody Working Together - We are one team supporting each other and collaborating on our shared goals
Fairness & Equality - Being consistent and inclusive for everyone - showing respect
Listening & Learning - Communicating with trust and honesty - growing as individuals and enabling others to do so too
Changing Lives - We support the communities and Clubs we serve

About The Club

INTRODUCTION TO THE EFL

The English Football League (EFL) is the highest attended football league and largest single body of professional clubs in Europe.

It is responsible for administering and regulating the Sky Bet EFL, Sky Bet Play-Offs, Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy competitions, plus youth and reserve team football.

A vital part of sporting life, both in the UK and across the globe, the EFL operates some of the world’s most competitive, popular and successful football competitions, acting as part of the fabric of life for millions of fans and families.

EFL Clubs are truly embedded in the hearts of their 72 local communities, spanning the breadth and depth of England and Wales. Away from the match-day, Clubs and Football Club charities interact seven days a week, 365 days a year, making a positive contribution to the communities in which they serve.

OUR TEAM AT THE EFL

The EFL offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the biggest sporting competitions, Clubs, commercial partnerships and media in the market. We look for the best people who approach their work with energy, excellence and commitment.

Our employees are crucial to our success and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are fundamental elements of building our team. Each of us has an array of qualifications, skills and life experiences.

THE SAFEGUARDING TEAM

The EFL Safeguarding team support Clubs to:

Achieve the safeguarding standards
Ensure that Clubs are compliant with statutory legislation, guidance, and football regulations in respect of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice
Support Clubs dealing with concerns and disclosures
Provide quality assured safeguarding training
Promote good practice and opportunities for networking

SAFEGUARDING

The EFL is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.
Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions and cautions. Amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

INCLUSION

The EFL is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants fulfilling the criteria will be considered in a meritocratic way and without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age or with regards to pregnancy or maternity.

If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this in your application.

The EFL reserves the right to close this vacancy early should we receive enough applications.

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