The club committee would like to have a Welfare Officer - If you are interested in the role read the British Cycling definition of the role (below) and contact a committee member.........

The Role of the Club Welfare Officer

The Club Welfare Officers role is to promote the club/organisations policy and procedures for the protection of children and vulnerable adults.

Duties

The distribution/display of leaflets and codes of conduct to members, parents and young people.
Advise on the development of activities for young people within the club/organisation.
Support the registration of all personnel involved in activities for young people within the club/organisation (CRB checks).
Receive, record and pass on to the British Cycling Child Protection Officer, any concerns relating to the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
Attend committee meetings.
 
Skills

Approachable and friendly.
Good listener/effective communicator.
Confident, with good leadership skills.
Great organisational skills.
Enthusiastic and a good motivator.
Knowledge of child protection policies and procedures, ISA registrations and Criminal Records checks.
Knowledge of the Data Protection Act.
Ability to deal with confidential matters.
Tactful when dealing with sensitive issues.
 
Commitment to the Club

You will need to be a regular attendee at club activities such as coaching sessions, rides, races and committee meetings. Attendance at
every event is not necessary but you will need to be known throughout the club so that people will know who to contact should they require
someone to confide in. It is also important to attend committee meetings, which are held every 8 weeks where you will be able to advise on safeguarding issues for upcoming club activities.

To increase your skills and confidence in operating as a Club Welfare Officer, there are opportunities for further training and resources available to support you.

Training Opportunities

If you are new to the role and would like some advice, you can utilise the available resources or contact development@britishcycling.org.uk for
advice about what training is available. You can also ask for advice other members of your club who have experience in this area.

There are also workshops available from Sports Coach UK that provide training for people who are undertaking the role of Club Welfare Officer. Visit
www.sportscoachuk.org for more information.

There is the opportunity for further training and to gain information at the annual Go-Ride Conferences. The Go-Ride Conferences are open to all volunteers within Go-Ride clubs and invitations are sent out early in the new year for the conferences to be held in the Spring each year. Check the British Cycling website to find out where and when your next Go-Ride Conference will be.