Safeguarding and Player Care Assistant
Job Description:
1) Safeguarding
1.1. Provide assistant with any safeguarding concerns and investigations within the Academy.
1.2. Ensure that all Safeguarding Standards, as defined by the EFL, Premier League and audited, are met or exceeded.
1.3. Support Crewe Alexandra FC employees and contractors in ongoing management of concerns, including the reporting of such concerns, using the appropriate channels and adhering the Club’s relevant policies at all times.
1.4. Attend the Safeguarding Steering Group.
1.5. Maintain the Single Central Record.
1.6. Ensure that staff complete the Self-Declaration Form and Code of Conduct on an annual basis. 1.7. Adhere to Safer Recruitment practices, including DBS applications, FA Safeguarding Certificates and References for staff.
1.8. Assist with DBS Risk Assessment Interviews, where necessary
1.9. Observe practice of colleagues when engaging with children, young people and vulnerable groups and act and record this appropriately, reporting any poor practices, abuse or reasons for concern with the relevant agencies.
1.10. Undertake Risk Assessments and maintain the Risk Register.
1.11. Report all Safeguarding concerns using the Club’s reporting system.
1.12. Maintain working relationships with relevant agencies, such as Cheshire Police, Cheshire East Social Care, LADO, EFL and FA.
1.13. Attend training, meetings, networking events and CPD, as required.
1.14. Assist with the Safeguarding training programme to Academy Players, Parents and Staff.
2) Player Care
2.1. Assist with the Player Care provision at the Academy, ensuring that all Player Care Standards, as defined by the EFL, Premier League and audited, are met or exceeded.
2.2. Provide support and guidance to Academy Players in relation to their mental health and emotional wellbeing.
2.3. Assist with the operational delivery of the Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Policy and Action Plan.
2.4. Assist with the delivery of the Academy’s Life Skills Programme to Academy Players, Parents and Staff.
2.5. Maintain working relationships with external partners, such as EFL, Premier League, FA, LFE and local organisations.
2.6. Assist with the Inductions, Exits and Transitions of players, in adherence to the strategy.
2.7. Assist with any functions which capture Parent and Player voice in the Academy.
2.8. Provide guidance, support and training, where applicable to the multi-disciplinary team within the Academy.
2.9. Attend regular training, networking events and CPD to maintain knowledge and understanding of current issues and themes within Player Care.
2.10. Being present around the academy, including evenings and weekends, to represent Player Care and develop relationships with players and parents.
2.11. Attend meetings to represent Player Care and advocate on behalf of players and parents.
3) Compliance
3.1. Ensure the compliance of one’s self and others, by conducting themselves in a manner that adheres to, complies with and supports the Club’s policies and procedures, the EFL and Premier League Standards and the FA Guidelines. Representing the Club positively at all times.
3.2. To ensure that all concerns are acted upon in a timely manner and dealt with appropriately, seeking advice and guidance, where required, through internal colleagues and external agencies. 3.3. Ensure that the use of any company vehicles and equipment is done so in accordance with the Club’s and Legal Requirements.
3.4. All personal data collected is stored, disposed of and dealt with confidentially, in accordance with General Data Practice Regulation (GDPR)
3.5. Adhere to any other reasonable requests that meet the needs of the Club.
4) Equality
4.1. Conduct self in a manner that supports and adheres to the Club’s commitment to the Equality of Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion.
4.2. Maintain and uphold Equality throughout the organisation, providing advice and guidance on Safer Recruitment and adhering to the Equality Act and Employment Law.
