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Chaperone – job description template

This is a sample job description for a chaperone responsible for protectiing and looking after children in sport.

Lead safeguarding officer – job description template

This template provides a sample job description for a lead safeguarding officer role in the context of protecting children in sport.

Club welfare officer – job description template

Use this sample job description as a template to assist you when recruiting for a club welfare officer role.

Safeguarding investigator – job description template

This guidance details the purpose, knowledge and skills required for an Investigator role. An investigation is required as part of a sport's organisations safeguarding and child protection case management process.

Board safeguarding champion – job description template

This guidance describes the knowledge and skills required for a Board safeguarding champion.

Safer recruitment

Help, advice and guidance to support sports organisations with safer recruitment processes and procedures.

Regional or county safeguarding officer – job description template

A sample job description for a regional or county safeguarding officer role, which you can use as a template when recruiting.

Recruiting chaperones

This guidance highlights what you need to consider when recruiting chaperones to provide care for children and young people at training, events and competitions.

Investigation and risk assessment

The process of gathering and clarifying information about reported safeguarding concerns or incidents. Case management tool part 5 of 8.

Safer recruitment for children's sports | CPSU

Help, advice and guidance to support sports organisations with vetting and safer recruitment processes.

Putting safeguards in place for children in sport | CPSU

Covers all the areas necessary for a safeguarding policy to create a safe environment for children and young people taking part in sport.

Safer recruitment for children's sports | CPSU

Help, advice and guidance to support sports organisations with vetting and safer recruitment processes.

CPSU vacancies

Find out about our latest vacancies.

Involving children and young people in their sport | CPSU

Involving children and young people in decision making, planning and hearing their voices is important part of creating a safe culture in a club or activity.

How can the NSPCC helpline help you?

The NSPCC helpline is a free service available to adults to seek advice or report safeguarding concerns. The service is open to all adults, including parents and professionals.

Putting safeguards in place for children in sport | CPSU

Covers all the areas necessary for a safeguarding policy to create a safe environment for children and young people taking part in sport.

Outcomes

There are many possible outcomes of a case management process. Each case needs to be considered to assess the most suitable outcome. Case management tool part 7 of 8.

Reporting concerns

Clear reporting procedures will ensure that any safeguarding concerns are passed on in a timely manner. Case management tool part 2 of 8.

Mental health and wellbeing in sport | CPSU

Taking part in sport can influence a young person’s mental health. There are steps that clubs can take to foster a mentally healthy, safe environment.

Looking after your wellbeing as a safeguarding professional

Working in safeguarding can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Here are some self-care tips to look after your mental health.