Purpose of Role 
This is a critical role within the FAW Safeguarding Team for which the purpose is to oversee and manage all safeguarding cases for the FAW.

Key Areas of Accountability/Responsibility

• Work with the Safeguarding team to ensure safeguarding and child welfare are the paramount consideration within the Football Association of Wales.

• Manage statutory cases referred to the FAW Safeguarding Team, ensuring effective communication with all parties

• Oversee DBS investigations and risk assessments.

• Prepare for and effectively present safeguarding cases to relevant Panels.

• Educate and support clubs, leagues and area associations on their case management processes and upskill where necessary.

• Consult with internal and external stakeholders on safeguarding matters and initiatives.

• Monitor any patterns in case to inform areas of training that may be required and then work with collgeaus to develop specific safeguarding training for the football family as needed.

• Provide advice and guidance to stakeholders on safeguarding concerns and cases.

• Ensure poor practice is being effectively managed at the appropriate level of the Safeguarding Structure in Wales.

• Work closely with the Child Protection in Sport Unit and the Ann Craft Trust, ensuring trends and updates to best practice are regularly reviewed.

• Represent the FAW at Safeguarding meetings, sharing information where appropriate.

• Ensure safeguarding policies, practices, and procedures are adhered to at all times.

• Complete actions required by the FAW to comply with statutory recommendations.

• Provide case updates and support to relevant parties whilst cases are ongoing.

• Effecive management of confidential and often highly sensitive information.

• Line management of Grassroots Safeguarding Executives.

The above list of accountability and responsibility is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

• DSL qualification.

• Experience of working on safeguarding related cases and concerns.

• Experience using a case management system.

• Experience of communicating with children and young people.

• Experience of working with statutory agencies.

• Mental Health First Aid qualification (advantageous)

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Knowledge of safeguarding policies, practices and procedures and legislation.

• Knowledge and understanding of DBS processes and legislation.

• Experience of Microsoft applications, for example Word, Excel and Outlook are essential.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to show empathy.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.

• An understanding of the needs of volunteers.

• The ability to support and challenge at all levels.

• Must be self-motivated.

• Demonstrate attention to detail.

• The ability to deal with difficult matters professionally and in confidence.

• The ability to work as part of a team but also without supervision.

• An understanding of Welsh grassroots football. (Advantageous)

Role Specific Requirements

• The appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and two professional / personal references, to the satisfaction of the FAW. In addition, the FAW wil ask to see evidence of right to work in the UK.

• Due to the nature of the role there may be a requirement to work outside of standard working hours.

• The ability to speak Welsh would be advantageous.

FAW Values
Our values underpin the FAW vision and guide all aspects of our work:

Excellence – we approach every challenge with determination and a drive to deliver our very best in all we do. We display commitment, motivation, discipline and perseverance, and hold ourselves accountable for results. In every aspect of business and sport, we strive to excel.

Family – we promote a welcoming culture of warmth and belonging where everyone is embraced. Through the power of the collective, we’ll continue to expand our football family, welcoming anyone who wants to achieve great things for Wales

Respect – we believe that different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds are fundamental for success. We’ll earn the respect of others through our commitment to be open, honest, ethical and fair.