Safeguarding and Well-being Officer - Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, United Kingdom - Riding for the Disabled

Description

Safeguarding Officer
To provide ongoing strategic development, support and administration for effective safeguarding in RDA by way of:
developing and delivering the action plan and ongoing objectives from the BEF Audit/ Framework Plan and RDA Safeguarding strategy
continuous improvement and relevance of all Safeguarding materials and resources, to ensure RDA UKs Safeguarding policy and statutory obligations and expectations are met, including relevant actions following BEF Safeguarding Action Team (SAT) meetings
handling communication of Safeguarding reports, concerns and requests for guidance from the RDA UK network
Safeguarding Case Management support to Membership Services Manager and other RDA UK Safeguarding staff, as appropriate
working collaboratively with the RDA UK Safeguarding Lead and other relevant RDA UK staff and volunteers to plan, deliver and review projects that improve outcomes for children and adults at risk, within the RDA UK network
liaising with and advising other members of the RDA UK team and working groups on Safeguarding best practice, policies and requirements, including specific projects or events
dealing promptly with enquiries received from RDA Groups about policies, procedures and training requirements/ needs and responding to any feedback given
maintenance of the Safeguarding content on the MyRDA website, to ensure that it is current, clear and relevant
ensuring policies and resources are kept up to date
coordinating the delivery of regular accredited training courses (both in person and virtual) and training/workshops, in conjunction with regional trainers and relevant external bodies
developing, maintaining and administering Safeguarding e-learning courses and materials
provision of accurate data analysis, recommendations, updates and case management report statistics, for RDA UK Board
acting as Safeguarding Lead at RDA National Championships and other key events, including responsibility for the duty phone
acting as Safeguarding Lead at RDA National Training Centre
ensuring related policies are adhered to including Health & Safety, GDPR/ Data Protection, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion etc.
To provide specific Membership Services support and administration, within the Membership Services Team, by way of:
providing additional support for the Membership Services Team via the main enquiry line
Supporting with the coordination of the RDA UK Group Annual Return process in conjunction with Communications Team and Membership Services Administrators and providing ongoing related support and guidance to the RDA Groups
annual membership and insurance payments/renewals process in March/April each year and giving interim support and guidance
supporting delivery of the Membership Services Survey
assisting with wider policy review/development and standardisation/tracking, both on an expected annual and as-needed basis during the year
Explain the ways in which National Office can support and enable each group to flourish and meet RDA UK and wider policies and requirements
To be flexible in working from other offices in the UK as required for the effective delivery of the role
Proven experience of implementing and delivering safeguarding policies and resources within a comparable environment (e.g. social care, education, youth or community work with young people/adults at risk)
Experience of delivering and implementing safeguarding training and development
Proven experience of working in a safeguarding advisory capacity. Experience of promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and/or holding a recognised Safeguarding qualification e.g. Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Desire to continuously improve own knowledge, awareness and training, and to support others in the same
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a professional telephone manner
Up to date knowledge of current UK law and legislation regarding safeguarding of children and adults at risk, and related, recognised Safeguarding qualifications
Good working knowledge of MyConcern case management software or similar
Good working knowledge of MS SharePoint
Use of databases
Enjoys building professional relationships
Safeguarding Officer - Fixed Term Contract - one year

To provide focused development and ongoing review of the RDA UK Safeguarding Strategy, in liaison with the RDA UK Board and relevant internal and external stakeholders, and to administer the ongoing development and delivery of safeguarding policies, resources and training to support RDA Groups and RDA UK staff in meeting statutory requirements.

RDA National Office (Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Warwickshire)

Contract :
Fixed Term Contract, Full time

Contract:
Full time - 37 hours per week