FPBC Safeguarding Officer Job Description (Sept 2024)

The SO key responsibilities are:

Assist the club in adopting and promoting the National Governing Body (NGB) policies and procedures which can be found here.

Liaise with the FPBC Committee Chair re safeguarding issues.

Report all safeguarding concerns to the NGB Lead Safeguarding Officer for advice. These include all historic allegations and concerns relating to the current welfare/safeguarding of either adults or children in bowls, whether the issue is inside or outside of the sport.

Maintain confidentiality but do not promise secrecy. Safeguarding concerns involving children have to be reported to the Bowls England Safeguarding Lead. Safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk should also be reported to the Bowls England Safeguarding Lead on a ‘no name basis.’

Assist the club to identify areas for development ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.

Act as the first point of contact to staff, volunteers, members, children and parents in any issue concerning the safeguarding of participants, poor practice and potential or alleged abuse within or outside the sport.

Ensure that all incidents and concerns are dealt with in accordance with the NGB Guidelines which can be found here.

Ensure that all relevant members, volunteers and staff have the opportunity to access safeguarding training, as deemed appropriate by the FPBC Committee.

Ensure that appropriate procedures for safe recruitment of staff and volunteers are in place at the club.

Ensure that policies are in place, understood and communicated to all members.