Safeguarding & Wellbeing Manager

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager to uphold our values and contribute to the creation of healthy, safe environments for gymnasts across Wales.

This role will support the Executive Director of Safeguarding in managing safeguarding cases and driving continual improvements in safeguarding practices across clubs and leisure centers. This role is crucial to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all involved in Welsh Gymnastics, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact to the lives of gymnasts across Wales. If you are passionate about safeguarding and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

Key Details

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000, with 26 days of annual leave and other benefits.

Location: Cardiff with hybrid and flexible working.

Contract: Permanent and Full-time

Responsibilities

* Log, investigate, and support the management of safeguarding concerns: Handling allegations, concerns, and complaints efficiently and effectively
* Risk assessment: Support the assessment and manage risks and vulnerabilities to ensure gymnasts' safety
* Conduct investigations: Investigation of low-level safeguarding cases, to include interviews, gathering evidence and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
* Reporting high risk cases to statutory services.
* Monitor outcomes: Oversee the implementation of actions and disciplinary sanctions, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
* Work with a team of experienced Gymnastics Development Officers to support clubs, leisure centres and other environments where gymnastics takes place. This will include some travel across Wales.
* Supporting and advising clubs and leisure centres to ensure environments are healthy, happy spaces that promote gymnasts' wellbeing.
* Deliver training sessions for clubs, leisure centres and parents.
* Serve as a key point of contact, offering advice and support on safeguarding matters.
* Managing and supporting club Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officers.
* Deputising for the Executive Director of Safeguarding.
* Uphold policies: Ensure compliance with Welsh Gymnastics' policies.

Requirements

* Degree, Diploma or equivalent experience in social work or child protection is essential.
* Proven track record in safeguarding is essential.
* Experience of case management, lead or support role in safeguarding investigations and/or safety planning and risk assessing.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough investigations and interviews.
* Full UK diving license with access to a vehicle.
* Full enhanced DBS (to be contacted by Welsh Gymnastics. Any job offer will be conditional on the outcome of the DBS check and references).
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include record keeping of meetings.
* Ability to provide safeguarding advice and guidance to our stakeholders, including gymnastics clubs and coaches.
* Meticulous record-keeping abilities.
* Competent in using Microsoft Office software
* Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders such as coaches and parents.
* Keenness to develop and improve skills.

Please note this is only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements, for the full description please visit Welsh Gymnastics Website.

To Apply

Applicants are required to submit their CV and cover letter (no more than 2 A4 sides) to explain how their skills and experience align to the person specification of the role.

The deadline for applications is Monday 16th September 2024, with interviews taking place from Monday 23rd September.

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