Safeguarding & Welfare Manager, Irish Football Association

Job Title: Safeguarding & Welfare Manager

Department: Safeguarding

Reporting to: Head of Risk & Operational Support

Hours of work: 35 per week. However, the nature of the post will require a high degree of flexibility involving evenings and weekends as dictated by operational requirements of the business

Duration of post: Permanent

Role family: Professional

Salary scale: £31,000 - £51,000

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Safeguarding & Welfare Manager's primary responsibility is managing and reporting concerns about children and putting into place procedures to safeguard children in the Association, including supporting grassroots football clubs and welfare officers. In addition, this person will manage the welfare team for the elite pathways within the Irish FA and work with others within the Association to create a positive, childcentred environment within football.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead and develop the Association’s approach to safeguarding children and young people.

2. Manage cases of poor practice and abuse reported to the Association.

3. Manage any referrals to Social Services and the PSNI from the Irish FA.

4. Act as the central point of contact for internal and external individuals and agencies in relation to any concerns about children.

5. Manage Safeguarding and welfare team.

6. Represent the Irish FA at external meetings related to safeguarding.

7. Coordinate the dissemination of policy, procedures and resources throughout the Association.

8. Provide advice and support to club welfare officers and play a supportive role in their recruitment, selection and training.

9. Advise on the Association’s training needs and the development of its training strategy; provide and co-ordinate training where appropriate.

10. Ensure safeguarding standards are met and maintained in the Irish FA and at club level.

11. Manage the AccessNI process for all Irish FA employees and volunteers and relevant people involved in affiliated football. Conduct risk assessments when necessary and maintain accurate and up to date records of all decisions. This includes the Case Management Panel.

12. Proactively participate in training and development opportunities, staff performance appraisals and reviews as required.

13. Comply with Data Protection Policy with regard to safeguarding sensitive customer information at all times.

14. Perform the job in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, especially the Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policy and Procedure.

15. Adhere to and actively support at all times all other company policies, procedures, processes and working practices, including adhering to best practice.

16. Perform any other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.