NI Fencing is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Officer (Voluntary)
Purpose of the Role
To help ensure a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants, particularly children, young people, and vulnerable adults, by promoting good safeguarding practice and acting as a point of contact for concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a named safeguarding contact for participants, parents, coaches, and volunteers
- Listen to, record, and report safeguarding concerns promptly and confidentially
- Support the organisation in following safeguarding policies and procedures
- Promote awareness of safeguarding, appropriate behaviour, and boundaries
- Encourage completion of safeguarding training and safer recruitment checks
- Seek advice and support when needed and not deal with serious concerns alone
Skills & Qualities
- Approachable, trustworthy, and supportive
- Good listening and communication skills
- Able to handle sensitive information appropriately
- Committed to participant welfare and safeguarding values
Training & Requirements
- Willingness to complete safeguarding training
- DBS check (or equivalent), where required
- Ongoing learning and updates as needed
- Liaise with British Fencing Safeguarding team to ensure policies and practices are up-to-date
Time Commitment
- Flexible; typically maximum of a few hours per month
Support
- Training and guidance provided
- Not expected to be a legal expert or investigator
- Definitely not expected to handle safeguarding problems alone
Full Details: Open Role: Safeguarding Officer – NI Fencing