Role vacancy: Safeguarding Technical Advisor

Volleyball England is seeking a voluntary Safeguarding Technical Advisor to provide advice and guidance in relation to safeguarding concerns, cases and adverse DBS disclosures as part of the Safeguarding Case Management Group.

The individual will work closely with the Volleyball England Lead Safeguarding Officer and Volleyball England Deputy Safeguarding Officer, Volleyball England Chief Executive Officer and Volleyball England Safeguarding Board Champion to consider cases as they arise. 

Members of the group must make fair, considered and proportionate decisions about the route a safeguarding concern may take. 

Applicants must have a good working knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance relating to adult welfare and child protection, as well as experience of safeguarding undertaken within a statutory agency, or from within the legal, human resources, education, sport or charity sector. 

They must also be able to interpret and resolve complex and sometimes conflicting information around concerns received by the Case Management Group. 

For a full role description, please click here. 

The term of service in the role is four years. Download and complete the application form by clicking here.  

For this voluntary position, the person appointed must be a member of Volleyball England as defined by the Articles of Association. 

While this is a voluntary role, any reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be met in accordance with the Expenses Claim Policy.  

The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd September 2024.