KETTERING BADMINTON CLUB
The Club Welfare Officer is the lead contact for all members in the event of any child protection concerns. The private email to contact our Welfare Officer is ketteringbadderswelfareoffice@gmail.com.
All concerns, allegations or reports of poor practice/abuse relating to the welfare of children and young people will be recorded and responded to swiftly and appropriately in accordance with our policy and procedures.
WELFARE OFFICER MAIN DUTIES
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To ensure that Badminton England’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures work in practice.
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To assist Badminton England to fulfil its responsibilities to safeguard children and young people at club level.
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To act as the first point of contact for coaches, volunteers, parents and children / young people in badminton where concerns about children’s welfare, poor practice or child abuse are identified, and to pass these concerns on to the appropriate person or organisation.
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To be the first point of contact with the Badminton England Lead Child Protection Officer
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To implement Badminton England’s reporting and recording procedures.
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To maintain contact details for local Social Services and the Police and know how to obtain Local Authority Designated Officer details.
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To promote Badminton England’s Safeguarding Best Practice Guidelines and Codes of Ethics and Conduct within the club.
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To sit on the Club Committee and attend club meetings.
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To facilitate the Disclosure and Barring Service process within the club.
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To promote and ensure adherence to Badminton England’s safeguarding training plan which includes receiving appropriate training for the club role as directed by Badminton England and addressing the safeguarding training needs of other adults in the club.
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To register with Badminton England as a Welfare Officer in order to receive updates and relevant information direct from the governing body.
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To promote and ensure confidentiality is maintained.
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To have a commitment to, and promote equality and diversity.