The Role of the Club Welfare Officer
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While safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone within the club (led by the whole
committee), having a club welfare officer (Susan Redfearn) ensures the club has a
dedicated person with the primary responsibility for managing and reporting
concerns about children or adults at risk.
Club Welfare Officers play a key role in ensuring that that club members have a safe
and positive experience at their club. Welfare Officers are key to all members
knowing what to do and who to speak to if they have a safeguarding or discipline or
conduct concern. They are also key to managing lower-level club issues and
disputes, and/or flagging concerns for early intervention to prevent escalation and
behaviours which prevent enjoyment of the sport. Welfare Officers also form part of
the club committee and perform a key role in implementing good safeguarding
governance locally at your club.
By completing training provided by England Athletics and understanding the policies
and procedures set out by UK Athletics, clubs can be confident that their welfare
officers have the right level of knowledge for the role. This includes how to raise a
concern and who to speak to within the sport.
Any welfare concerns should be forwarded by email to
Welfareofficer@morleyrunningclub.com or by contacting Susan through messenger
from the running club Facebook page: Morley Running Club
Welfare Officer : Susan Redfearn
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