- Advertised from 10th January 2022
Role
Do you have what it takes to support Scottish swimming in managing wellbeing and protection cases and leading on policy development?
Scottish Swimming is looking to appoint a full-time Safeguarding Manager to work alongside the CEO and Director of Services. We are open to discussing a full or part-time appointment with the successful candidate.
The role will be key in helping drive forward safeguarding, wellbeing and protection activity for Scottish Swimming and to place safeguarding at the centre of all Scottish Swimming activities.
As Safeguarding Manager, you will be the first point of contact for dealing with safeguarding, wellbeing and protection cases, and in supporting our network of club Wellbeing and Protection Officers in their management of cases.
You will work closely with key groups to ensure that Scottish Swimming’s policies, procedures and practice are up to date and implemented in line with legislation.
Key Functions:
- Lead with primary responsibility for safeguarding, providing advice and guidance to Scottish Swimming, your colleagues, our members and clubs.
- Direct management of all safeguarding, wellbeing & protection cases and ensuring effective use of the case management system
- Lead on the review and development of Scottish Swimming policies to ensure they meet current legislation and work with the services team to ensure that new legislation is implemented across clubs and the organisation
- Develop and implement plans for training and upskilling club volunteers and Scottish Swimming staff to ensure they comply with appropriate legislation and Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport
Based at Scottish Swimming HQ, on the University of Stirling campus, and with the flexibility for home working the successful candidate will take a person-centred rights-based approach, ensuring the voices and views of those who are the most vulnerable amongst us are protected and heard, keeping them at the heart of what we do. You will also have proven experience in dealing with and managing safeguarding, wellbeing and protection cases; with the ability to lead and manage your own work program and meet tight deadlines. Good communication and influencing skills are a must as is being a strong team player.
The Safeguarding Manager will be required to work flexibly, managing your time effectively and may involve working some evenings, weekends and over public holidays to meet the needs of the organisation. In return you will be offered an attractive salary, including contributory pension, as well as being part of a dynamic team that aims to ensure that Scottish Swimming remains at the forefront of Scottish sporting success. Scottish Swimming is committed to selecting staff solely based on their ability to do the job for which they are being recruited and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Application notes
For an informal discussion please contact Euan Lowe, CEO on 07740 987379.
For further information please go to the Scottish Swimming website at scottishswimming.com.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing your fit with the position and with Scottish Swimming, along with a full CV. Please note there is not an application form.
Please return your application by the closing date to Francesca Carlo, Services Manager, to f.carlo@scottishswimming.com
All applications will be acknowledged. Unfortunately, applications received after the closing date cannot be considered.
Closing Date: Midday, Thursday 27th January 2022
Interviews: Week of Monday 31st January
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