Company Description
Cambridge United Foundation is the charitable arm of Cambridge United. We use the club's resources to have a positive impact on the local community. The foundation is dedicated to promoting sports, education, and social inclusion through various programs and initiatives. We aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in and around Cambridge.
Role Description
This 20-hour per week position is for someone excited by the prospect of building on the current strategic oversight of all safeguarding matters as well as being an advocate for the delivery of safeguarding processes across the charity. We are seeking a proactive and committed individual who is passionate about the community and the safety of its residents. The individual will also be diligent and motivated to review and implement internal policies and processes, ensuring safeguarding is at the forefront of all planning and delivery.
Responsibilities
* Promoting a safe environment for staff, volunteers, participants and partners to maintain high quality service delivery.
* Supporting the awareness across the organisation when it comes to identifying, responding to and reporting concerns. This includes developing and delivering safeguarding workshops to staff, volunteers and beneficiaries.
* Providing guidance and support to staff and volunteers.
* Managing the incident management platform (MyConcern)
* Responsible for making referrals to relevant statutory agencies and governing bodies such as the police, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO), the FA, EFL in the Community and the Premier League Charitable Fund (PLCF) where appropriate.
* Prioritise listening and responding to the needs of our participants, taking onboard suggestions and reflecting safeguarding considerations.
* Collaborating with other professionals such as EFL in the Community, the FA and Living Sport who provide support and ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding.
* To be responsible for ensuring all relevant external parties meet and adhere to relevant safeguarding practices.
* Supporting the Foundation's quality assurance process, including venue visits, implementation of risk assessments, training requirements and safeguarding procedures.