County Safeguarding Officer Vacancy
What’s the role?
The successful candidate would join the current Management Committee and be responsible for promoting and embedding a culture of safeguarding in the county and act as a point of contact for the County and between the Regional Safeguarding Officer and the LTA Safeguarding Team. The CSO would ensure that the County is fully compliant with the Safeguarding requirements for LTA County Associations and review and update all policies on a regular basis, ensuring County coaches and the Management Committee are aware with correct policies and procedures. In addition, the successful candidate will assist in supporting registered venues to put in place procedures to safeguard children (U18), adults and engage with venue Welfare Officers.
Key aspects of the role would require:
- Attending County committee meetings per year (normally four)
- Attending the LTA Safeguarding conference and other forums as required
- Completing the LTA safeguarding course (3 hours)
- Holding a current enhanced DBS/ applying if not currently held
- Engaging with venues and Welfare Officers on safeguarding matters and updates
- Encouraging registered venues to achieve minimum safeguarding standards, such as having a trained Welfare Officer, policies & codes of conduct and signposting to local courses
- Reviewing and updating county safeguarding policies and checklists on a regular basis to ensure compliance with LTA safeguarding guidance
- Relaying communications from the LTA safeguarding team to the management committee
Person Specification
We are looking for someone who can promote safeguarding and will bring teamwork, integrity, and excellence in their work. Previous experience could include:
- Current Venue Safeguarding Officer
- Working with tennis venues
- Working with volunteers
- Working with children
- Work within safeguarding/adults at risk
Download the full Job Description and how to apply here.
