BURTON ALBION Safeguarding and EDI Lead

Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge

• The FA Safeguarding Workshop; The FA Welfare Officers Workshop; and completion of recognised Designated Safeguarding Officer training at minimum of Level 2
• EDI qualification or demonstrated experience of working within this field
• Understanding of NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit’s standards
• Demonstrated experience of front-line safeguarding including investigation and case management skills;
• Experience of child and / or adult protection;
• Experience in football and sport, in order to help navigate structures and governance;
• Experience of writing high quality, accessible, comprehensive policies

   

  Personal Attributes/Behaviours

• Be ‘on the ground’, visible, approachable, and willing to engage in conversation
• Has a passion for safeguarding and protective mechanisms; considers safeguarding their vocation, regardless of the setting;
• Emotional intelligence with the ability to develop trust;
• Has a learning mindset; is keen to continue their self-development and keep up to date with best practice and learning opportunities;
• Comfortable both to operate at strategic level and to ‘step up’ to the front line;
• Ability to set and maintain high personal and professional standards.
• Evidence of being a strong team player.
• Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings

Code of Conduct

The Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees.  The Code of Conduct (along with the Staff Handbook) makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club at all times. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the general public or damaging to its public image shall be considered to be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive and violent behaviour are unacceptable and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality Inclusion & Diversity

Burton Albion are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer or customer, shall be discriminated against.  The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.

The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability.

Safeguarding

Burton Albion is committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance.  The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families and the relevant local authority.

Potential applicants are advised to check on the government website (https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give) whether cautions / convictions should be disclosed as part of their application.