Girls Academy ETC Safeguarding and Welfare Officer in London

London Full-Time On-site

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Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club

At Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club, we want talented players to have the opportunity to develop, enjoy their football and fulfil their potential.

Our Girls Academy and Professional Game Academy (PGA) support young players as they progress towards senior football. Their wellbeing is central to that journey.

Based at Sparrows Lane, you’ll help create an environment where women and girls feel safe, listened to and confident to speak up. Working with players, families and colleagues, you’ll make a practical difference to their experience of the game.

Join us and bring your safeguarding expertise to a role that helps young talent thrive, on and off the pitch.

“Working at Charlton means you’re part of something bigger than yourself. On a matchday you feel the energy of the supporters and know the work you do matters.”
Simon Lenagan – Group Sporting Director

Job Details

Job Title: Girls Academy Safeguarding and Welfare Officer

Location: Sparrows Lane Training Ground

Salary: £9,672

Hours: Part time, 12 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday and either Saturday or Sunday evening (4 hours per day).

We’re looking for an approachable Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to support women and girls across our Girls Academy and PGA.

Reporting to the Senior Safeguarding Manager / Women’s Safeguarding Lead, you’ll respond to concerns and help make safeguarding part of everyday academy life.

What You'll Be Doing

Be a trusted first point of contact for players with welfare or wellbeing concerns.
Respond to safeguarding and poor practice concerns, following Club procedures and escalating appropriately.
Work with parents, carers, staff and external agencies to support players and manage risks.
Keep accurate records on MyConcern, follow up concerns and update the safeguarding team.
Promote safeguarding awareness through staff training, education and preventative initiatives.
Help keep safeguarding policies and procedures effective and consistently followed.
Support safe transitions into senior age groups and attend training sessions and matches as required.

What We're Looking For

A person-centred approach that puts player welfare first.
The confidence to build trust with young athletes and their families.
Sound judgement and the confidence to challenge poor practice.
A collaborative approach and commitment to ongoing learning.

Essential Experience / Qualifications

Experience in safeguarding, welfare, education, social care, community services, sport or a related setting.
Current safeguarding knowledge, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
A safeguarding qualification, or willingness to complete one.
A qualification in education, social care or policing.

Skills & Attributes

Clear communication with children, adults and senior colleagues.
Discretion, professional boundaries and appropriate information sharing.
Good organisation, accurate record keeping and confidence using IT systems.
Initiative, reliability and flexibility for evening and weekend work.

You don’t need an elite sport background, but you must bring relevant experience and the ability to support young athletes.

Why Join Charlton Athletic?

Make a direct difference to the welfare of women and girls in football.
Help young players navigate their development towards senior football.
Work alongside academy colleagues and the Club’s safeguarding team.
Apply and develop your expertise in a professional football setting.

Safeguarding

Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All employees, workers and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, references, identity verification and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

The role includes evening and weekend working.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We value equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We may close the vacancy early, so please apply promptly.

Recruitment & HR Compliance

All appointments follow the Club’s safer recruitment procedures and are subject to satisfactory completion of the required checks.