WELCOME TO HADLEIGH RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB

A COMMUNITY RUGBY CLUB

Job Description: Welfare Officer

Main purpose of role: To act as a point of contact in all issues relating to the welfare of young people and to ensure all appropriate documentation and forms are completed in accordance with the RFU/RFUW policy and procedures for the welfare of young people in Hadleigh Rugby Club.

Actual duties involved:

  • Ensure the club has a child protection policy and implementation plan
  • Ensure codes of conduct are well publicised and adhered to
  • In consultation with the county welfare officer ensure all reported incidents are managed at the appropriate level in line with rfu procedures
  • Ensure all relevant club members are aware of training opportunities
  • Ensure all parents are aware  of the club policy on child protection and the correct protocols for voicing concerns
  • Be aware of local social services and area child protection committee contacts
  • Sit on relevant sub committees

If you have an immediate concern relating to the welfare of a young person please phone the RFU child protection line: 020 8831 6655.  Alternatively you can email: childprotection@therfu.com

Liaison with:  All committee members, coaches, referees and volunteers taking responsibility for young people, all parents of juniors

The post holder will be responsible to: The Executive Mangement Committee

Meetings to attend:

  • Executive Management Committee
  • Youths and Mini's Committee

Term of role: The child welfare officer will be appointed initially for a one-year period. However, this role requires continuity wherever possible, so it is hoped the post holder will retain the position on an ongoing basis but to be reviewed regularly.

Benefits

  • Reasonable travel expenses
  • Other associated expenses as directed by the Treasurer
  • Increase in profile within the rugby fraternity and local & national media
  • Other benefits as set out by the Club
Other information: The post holder must be approachable, discrete, have good communication and listening skills and a sound understanding of child protection issues and policies and have passed a CRB check communication and listening skills and a sound understanding of child protection issues and policies and have passed a CRB check