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Safeguarding Case Officer
The Cricket Regulator
Employment Type Full time
Location Hybrid · UK Hybrid/Remote (with access to offices at Lords, London/Loughborough)
Salary £35,000 - £40,000 (GBP) Competitive
Team Cricket Regulator
Seniority Junior
- Closing: 5:00pm, 27th Sep 2024 BST
Perks and benefits Healthcare
Life Insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional parental leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Paid volunteer days
Cycle to work scheme
Healthcare
Life Insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional parental leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Paid volunteer days
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness 8.39 (8621)
8.39 (8621)
Job Description
PURPOSE
To work as part of the Safeguarding case management team within the independent Cricket Regulator to deliver high quality safeguarding investigations and case management across the cricket network.
The Cricket Regulator was set up by the England and Wales Cricket Board as part of a wider response to the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) published in 2023.
WHO WE ARE
The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional.
We believe cricket is a force for good that can have an enduring impact on everyone’s lives and we have an ambitious strategy to inspire a generation to say ‘cricket is a game for me’. It provides great entertainment.It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion, bringing communities together.
The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.
OUR VALUES
Stronger As One Team – We are stronger together. We allow for individual strengths and beliefs but head in the same direction. We respect, support and really listen to each other along the way.
Push New Boundaries – We are bold, brave and curious. We challenge and don’t settle. We forge the future whilst remembering our roots.
Be The Best In The Game – On & Off The Pitch – We train hard. We strive to be our best to help the team be the best. We celebrate our victories and learn from our let downs.
Passion For Play – We are here to inspire & be inspired. We are serious about what we do, but don’t take ourselves seriously. We enjoy the journey and have fun.
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF
You want to apply your existing experience and knowledge in safeguarding to support the ECB in its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and Adults at Risk in cricket.
You have experience of completing high quality safeguarding investigations or assessments and want to apply this knowledge to safeguarding in sport.
You enjoy the challenge of managing a varied caseload in a busy team.
YOU’LL BE DOING
Completing high quality investigations into safeguarding concerns regarding those participating in cricket.
Managing a caseload to ensure the efficient and timely completion of case investigations in line with the ECB Safeguarding Procedure.
Interviewing witnesses to incidents and allegations, including those subject to allegation.
Liaising appropriately and effectively with safeguarding partners and other stakeholders in line with relevant statutory frameworks.
Supporting the implementation of decisions taken by the independent Safeguarding Panel.
Supporting the vetting of those involved in Regulated Activity in cricket in line with the ECB’s safer recruitment processes.
Contributing to the development of policy and procedure relating to the safeguarding of children and adults at risk across the cricket network.
Undertaking other tasks as may be required to ensure the effective running of the Cricket Regulator Safeguarding team.
YOU’LL HAVE
Significant experience of completing safeguarding investigations or assessments in relation to children and adults at risk within a statutory or sports environment.
Experience of working within statutory safeguarding frameworks and legislation, including the management of allegations against those working with children or adults at risk.
Knowledge and experience of implementing data protection legislation and guidance in relation to highly confidential material.
Experience of working alongside a volunteer workforce.
Experience and understanding of safer recruitment practice.
A clear understanding of the importance of high-quality safeguarding investigations to the reputation of the ECB as the National Governing Body for cricket.
Emotional resilience and ability to use supervision effectively.
A UK driving licence, access to a car and the ability to travel across England and Wales, including overnight stays.
IT skills to support case management including:word processing, spreadsheets, PDF documents, database and online meeting applications.
A valid (enhanced) DBS
YOU’LL RECEIVE
Competitive salary
Holiday - 25 days a year (pro-rata)
Volunteering – 2 days a year
Pension - Non-contributory pension
Private medical insurance
Employee health cash-back plan
Long-term sickness insurance
Life assurance - four times your annual basic salary
Enhanced family leave and pay
OpenBlend - an innovative coaching and performance management tool
People Academy - a range of programmes and initiatives to help you develop and reach your potential
Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential access to expert services including counselling, wellbeing, and independent legal and financial advice
30% Castore discount
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Season ticket loan
Preferential access to tickets to England and The Hundred games
Opportunities to be a part of and be involved in our Employee Resource groups: Women in Cricket Employee Network, Race in Cricket Employee Network, Social Mobility in Cricket Employee Network, Disability Employee Network and LGBTQ+ Community in Cricket Employee Network
Removing bias from the hiring process
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Removing bias from the hiring process
- Your application will be anonymously reviewed by our hiring team to ensure fairness
- You’ll need a CV/résumé, but it’ll only be considered if you score well on the anonymous review