Are you interested in the safeguarding and protection of young people and promoting good practice within the South Central region? Do you have an interest in triathlon or multi-sport? Do you want to help out your regional committee?

We are looking for a Regional Welfare Officer (RWO) for the South Central committee. This is an advisory role for safeguarding and welfare within the region. If you are interested in helping out in this important voluntary role and giving back to the sport we would love to hear from you!

The role will involve:

• Advising clubs and the region on the application of TE safeguarding policies and procedures;
  To pass on information and advice from BTF on the wellbeing, safeguarding and protection of young people within the region and promote a child focused approach
• Understand the TE safeguarding policies and procedures, following TE’s reporting procedure and flow chart and advise on the application of TE’s DBS guidance
  Signposting those with roles and responsibilities for young people to appropriate safeguarding training opportunities
• Attending and contributing to one committee meeting every 3 months and the annual AGM 
• All expenses covered by the committee with prior approval.

Please note that the RWO will not take responsibility to handle safeguarding concerns directly.  They will take appropriate action on receipt of any concerns or referrals and liaise with British Triathlon Federation’s & Triathlon England’s Lead Safeguarding Officer to handle concerns if they arise.

For more information and an initial discussion about the role please email Di Murray on skillsschoolsouthcentral@britishtriathlon.org.