As the recognised national governing body for swimming, artistic swimming, diving and water polo in England, Swim England helps people learn how to swim, enjoy the water safely, and compete in all our sports. Our Vision is to champion a healthy and successful nation through swimming and aquatic activity. The ability to swim is a life-skill that is essential to keep us safe in, on and around water. It is one of the nation’s most popular recreational activities enjoyed by millions of people in England.
Salary: £32,040 - £35,600 dependent on skills and experience
Contract: Permanent
Organisation: Swim England
Placed On: Mon 23rd September, 2024
Closes: 12:00am - Sun 6th October, 2024
Sport / Activity: Swimming
We are seeking a Safeguarding Officer to join our team on a permanent full-time basis. The role is 35 hours per week and will be based at our SportPark Office in Loughborough, with flexibility for occasional home working.
As part of a busy team, you will provide advice and guidance to Swim England and its subsidiary businesses on a wide range of child and adult safeguarding/welfare and protection issues. Your role will be to work proactively to provide support to members and clubs in relation to safeguarding matters, promoting best practice. Your responsibilities will include attending safeguarding meetings and working groups as well as working directly with individuals to help communicate safeguarding practices, procedures, and provide training to upskill in this area. You will work closely with clubs to provide support, advice, and information to members on Swim England child safeguarding procedures and legislation. You will assist with providing training to Swim England teams, clubs, and regions.
We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, a commitment to following a best practice approach, and who enjoys working as part of a team. We want you to be passionate about our role as Swim England in getting the nation healthy through aquatic sports, supporting the leisure sector, and helping children be safe in and around water.
If you are looking to wake up every day with a passion for making a difference, then this could be your next role!
For further information and details on how to apply, please click on the link below.
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