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Job description

Training & Development Officer responsible for providing training, information, resources and support on adult safeguarding practice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safeguarding assessments of organisations (in particular, Sports sector organisations), against the required standards for adult safeguarding.
• Develop reports and implementation plans for organisations, based on assessment outcomes.
• Coordinate a schedule of support to meet actions identified in assessments.
• Coordinate a schedule of adult safeguarding training to meet actions identified in assessments.
• Develop and deliver training to meet needs.
• Coordinate and evaluate training delivered.
• Develop and provide best practice information, guidance and support to organisations on adult safeguarding issues.
• Provide information and support in response to enquiries and provide follow up where necessary.
• Develop information briefings and newsletters as required.
• Coordinate the development of online resources, including video clips, webinars, blogs, and podcasts to highlight safeguarding themes.
• Provide advice on Access NI eligibility.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Third level qualification or two years equivalent experience within the last five years.
• Thorough understanding of adult safeguarding and the standards required.
• Ability to assess organisations against best practice standards.
• Can provide tailored safeguarding support to organisations,
• Can effectively identify needs, develop and deliver good quality training and information which will meet organisational needs.
• Hold a full driving licence and/or access to a form of transport which will enable the post holder to carry out the duties of the post effectively.

Desirable Skills

• Social work qualification.
• Training qualification.
• Experience of working directly with adults at risk.
• Experience of working/volunteering in the Sports sector.
• Knowledge/experience of safeguarding children and young people.

Further Information

For further information and to apply, please download an application pack at https://www.volunteernow.co.uk/about-us/who-we-are/current-vacancies/