England Athletics Welfare Information
Jo Wilkinson, Welfare Officer
jwilkinson@englandathletics.org
07827 315201
The Welfare Officer will
Liaise with Regional Teams & Regional Councils to review how they can meet their responsibilities to deliver requirements for Safeguarding and Protecting Children in Sport including
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Acting as National Lead Officer to coordinate this area of work and develop national policies and procedures
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Supporting the development of Regional Lead Officers in partnership with Regional teams and councils
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Identifying local and regional training needs for provision of Safeguarding and Protecting Children training and Time to Listen training for Club Welfare Officers
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Developing support structures for Club Welfare Officers
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Exploring links with Club Mark
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Working with UKA to meet statutory responsibilities
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To offer information, advice and support to EA staff and volunteers, athletics clubs and club welfare officer on welfare and safeguarding issues
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Act as Coordinator under the Disciplinary and Grievance Policies and Procedures
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To offer advice and support to Regional teams & Regional Councils
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To resolve issues of jurisdiction with UKA
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To appoint Investigating Officers on behalf of Regional Managers under the Disciplinary Procedures
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To establish a structure to share good practice, review cases and practical application of the policies and procedures
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To develop Clubs Disciplinary and Grievance Policies and Procedures to be used as resource and guidance materials for clubs
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To develop and deliver training to clubs and associations