SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) is the National Governing
Body of Sport responsible for the development and management of the
sport of amateur boxing in Ireland.
A temporary vacancy exists for a talented and ambitious individual
with excellent Project Management skills to develop and implement a
Safeguarding Project Plan for the IABA. The role will involve a lot of
interaction with both IABA staff, members, Sport Ireland and will
require a high level of discretion.
The Safeguarding Officer will play an active part in ensuring all
administration functions are carried out within the Department in an
efficient and timely manner. The role will involve the handling of,
high end administrative duties, in-depth queries or complaints, and
also liaising with key stakeholders.
To be considered for this role you will need to have experience in the
area of safeguarding and be a skilled communicator with energy and an
ability to swiftly build relationships and credibility with
stakeholders across Ireland.
DURATION OF POST: THIS POST WILL BE FOR A ONE YEAR FIXED TERM WITH THE
POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSIONS (PROBATIONARY PERIOD 6 MONTHS).
LOCATION: NATIONAL STADIUM
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Key member of IABA Child Welfare and Safeguarding, reporting to the
National Safeguarding Manager
* Be responsible for the development and implementation of the
Safeguarding Project Plan.
* Be responsible for the development and delivery of coach and club
safeguarding education and awareness programmes.
* Handle and carry out all administration in relation to casework,
complaints of poor practice and child welfare concerns, correspond to
all parties and collect all information
* Address any queries in relation to Child Welfare and Safeguarding
* Handle and carry out all administration and correspondence to
Garda Vetting Applicants.
* Attendance at appropriate training as required in order to act as
a resource to members in relation to children's needs
* Assisting in the evolution of a system of record keeping,
including all Garda & Access NI Vetting applications, which maintains
confidentiality while allowing for appropriate information to be
passed to relevant authorities where necessary
* Circulation of all relevant information and resource materials, on
children's sport to clubs and affiliated IABA bodies
* Any other work assigned by the Department Manager
*CANDIDATES SHOULD NOTE THAT THIS LIST DOES NOT REPRESENT AN
EXHAUSTIVE LIST AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS THE JOB REQUIRES.
THE PERSON:
The successful candidate will have the following:
_KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED_
* Experience in the area of safeguarding
* Ability to communicate with stakeholders in a clear and
transparent manner
* Administration Experience and Organisational Skills.
* Proven I.T. skills
* Excellent Time Management and Communication skills
* The post may require travel within Ireland.
_DESIRABLE_
* Third Level Related Qualification.
_KEY QUALITIES_
* Excellent organisational and administration skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Flexible and adaptable attitude
* Team player and ability to work on their own initiative as well as
in a small, dedicated team
REMUNERATION
* Remuneration will be dependent on experience and skill relevant to
this job description.
To apply for this role, email your CV along with a covering letter to
**Apply on the website**
CLOSING DATE 5PM **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
