JOB TITLE: Safeguarding Advisor

DEPARTMENT: Safeguarding

LOCATION: Cobham training ground with regular travel to other sites.

CONTRACT: Permanent, 35 hours any 5 of 7 (some evening & weekend)

JOB FUNCTION: The Safeguarding Advisor will be a key part of the structure and a lead source of safeguarding support, advice and expertise embedding a culture where all staff understand their individual responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk in the Club and Foundation. The Safeguarding Advisor’s main area of responsibility will be the Women and Girls Academy however, there is an expectation that they may be required to support other business areas.

PLAY YOUR PART (MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Champion Safeguarding across the Club.
• Support the Women’s first team with any welfare issues.
• Support the Women’s first team with appropriate training and awareness raising.
• Support the Girls Academy Player Care team with welfare issues.
• To assist and support the Safeguarding Team in delivering best practice in safeguarding and welfare within the organisation to the highest standards.
• To ensure the Girls Academy operates and remains compliant in accordance with the statutory agencies and football governing bodies.
• Ensure a high-quality safeguarding and wellbeing provision throughout the Girls Academy, through successful collaboration with key Girls Academy team members.
• Develop and successfully coordinate the mechanism for engaging with players and parents to ensure that the right level of support is given to individual players.
• Be a main point of contact in the reporting and recording of welfare/safeguarding issues within the Girls Academy and Women’s First Team.
• Organise and deliver the safeguarding a welfare plan for the Girls Academy players.
• Play a leading role as a member of the Safeguarding Team to help raise the awareness, standards and understanding of safeguarding across the business.
• To ensure all staff understand their individual responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable groups and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• To ensure staff engage with regular safeguarding education to ensure they develop and maintain the necessary skills and knowledge to safeguard in their role.
• To address poor behaviour and raise standards in football, promote safeguarding and create a culture that celebrates good practice across the club.
• To arrange and deliver briefing workshops in safeguarding topics such as anti-bullying, appropriate use of social media, code of conducts, to staff and players.

DO THE RIGHT THING (Our Expectations):

• To demonstrate and live by the club’s values; Here to Win, Be Brave, Do the Right Thing, Play Your Part, Many Teams, One Club and Proud to Be Chelsea
• To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

HERE TO WIN (MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE):

• Enthusiasm and an ability to demonstrate pro-active ownership and management of tasks.
• Takes pride in the provision of their work.
• Good attention to detail.
• Excellent inter-personal and team working skills that inspire trust and confidence both within the club’s safeguarding team and amongst its internal stakeholders.
• Adopting a positive ‘can do’ approach when seeking solutions.
• Well-organised, with an ability to effectively manage competing demands on occasions.
• Safeguarding concerns are managed effectively in a timely manner in line with best practise and Safeguarding Legislation

PROUD TO BE CHELSEA (PERSON SPECIFICATION)

Qualifications:

• An appropriate social care or social work qualification.

Experience:

• Demonstrable safeguarding and support planning expertise in a previous post, in a fast paced, complex environment.
• Knowledge and experience of direct work with those who have complex needs.
• Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of statutory and voluntary services and experiences of liaising with them.
• Understanding of Safeguarding for children and vulnerable/at risk adults.
• Experience of working in culturally diverse communities.
• Appreciation and experience of working with sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrable experience of working with others in large, matrixed organisations.
• Knowledge of child care legislation and guidance regulations and best practise.
• Experienced in multi-agency working.
• Experience of promoting good practice and continuous improvement, as well as the management of safeguarding concerns.

Skills and behaviours:

• Ability to undertake the work within an anti-discriminatory and empowerment framework.
• Ability to give accurate information and practical support to service users of all ages.
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports and use standard IT packages.
• The ability to reflect on own practice; undertake training advice and constructive feedback.
• Ability to work in a flexible way, including evenings and weekends to meet the needs of the service.
• Versatile communication skills to be able to engage with children and vulnerable adults, parents, staff.
• A commitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of the impact of deprivation and discrimination on communities, families and individuals.
• An ability to work with senior stakeholders to persuade and challenge appropriately.
• Excellent team working skills which embody proactivity, enthusiasm and a hands-on approach. Highlighted through the ability to manage multiple activities and stakeholders.
• Ability to use, continuing professional development (CPD), and personal development positively and effectively.
• Ability to manage time effectively with competing demands and prioritise workload as well as support others.
• Ability to write and deliver training across different departments and engaging key stakeholders internally and externally to the club.
• Good judgement and influencing skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and develop such skills in others.

WHAT WE OFFER:

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.? 

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.

This Job Description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the Club.