Main Purpose of Role: To act as a point of contact in all issues relating to the welfare of young people and to ensure all appropriate documentation and forms are in place and completed in accordance with the England Hockey policy and procedures for the welfare of young people in Hockey.

Duties Involved:

To ensure the club has a Child Protection Policy and implementation plan;
To ensure Codes of Conduct are well publicised and followed;
To ensure that all adults at the Club in contact with children are preferably DBS checked or have as a minimum completed a Self Declaration Form as in accordance with the club's Child Protection Policy;
To ensure that the Child Protection Policies and procedures are kept up to date with current requirements of the NGB and the Criminal Records Bureau;
To maintain an awareness and vigilance of activities taking place at the Club and to maintain familiarity with those in contact with children;
In consultation with the NGB and Constituency Body Welfare Officers ensure all reported incidents are managed at the appropriate level in line with NGB procedures;
Ensure all parents are aware of the club policy on Child Protection and that the correct
Be aware of local Social Services and Area Child Protection Committee contacts
To keep up to date with child protection issues and to act as a source of reference within the Club for any matters concerning child welfare
Liaison with all committee members, all coaches, referees, and volunteers taking responsibility for young people and parents of juniors.