Orkney Rugby Football club is looking for someone to join our team of volunteers as a child protection officer. This is a key role within the club. The time commitment would be roughly 2 hours a week and full training and support will be provided. The Role of the Child protection Officer is below.
The CPO role is an important one and should cover the following broad areas:
If you are interested please contact John Cairns Club development officer on rdo.orkney@gmail.com or 0758467834 or contact club chairman Gary Nicolson on O7872 579850
The CPO role is an important one and should cover the following broad areas:
- Work with other members of the club to ensure that children enjoy a welcoming, safe, friendly and helpful environment.
- Ensure the club has a Child Protection/Safeguarding Policy that is available on the club website, available on request and understands the principles in the policy.
- CPO name and contact details are visible in the clubhouse, on the club website and that they are visible and approachable at the club (within reasonable parameters).
- Complete the relevant child protection and safeguarding training within 6 months of their appointment
- CPO must be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme which links them to their club
- CPO to manage the PVG Memberships within the club. Any person carrying out REGULATED WORK must have a PVG number which should be notified against the Youth Coach listed in the active coach list. (details of the PVG process follow below)
- CPO should keep a record of all PVG numbers
- Take responsibility for dealing with concerns, contacting the relevant people to take forward – either through Scottish Rugby Safeguarding team, NSPCC/Children 1st or Police Scotland if required.
If you are interested please contact John Cairns Club development officer on rdo.orkney@gmail.com or 0758467834 or contact club chairman Gary Nicolson on O7872 579850
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