Job description:

An exciting job opportunity has arisen at Leeds United FC for Assistant Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer based at our stunning Elland Road Stadium.

Leeds United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Leeds, West Yorkshire and play at our fabulous stadium based on Elland Road, which has been the home of Leeds United since 1919 and remains one of English football's great theatres and is 'the only place for us' ever since with a capacity of 37,890.

Everyone at Leeds United is dedicated to working as one team and to be the best we can be.

Come be part of our fabulous team as we March on Together.

 

Contract Type:                               Casual Worker Contract

Hours of Work:                              Approx. 5/6 hours at Home Games

Responsible to:                             Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer

Location:                                        Elland Road Stadium, Elland Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 0ES

Aim of Role:                                   The Assistant Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer will have responsibility for all safeguarding and welfare matters for anyone visiting the stadium on matchdays. 

They will assist the Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer manage a small team of Matchday safeguarding Officers and ensure they respond effectively and with empathy to all safeguarding concerns and apply our safeguarding policy and procedure and Equality Policy to safeguard all children and adults at risk. 

 

To promote a positive safeguarding culture across the matchday team

 

Closing Date:                                  15^th February 2025

Duties and responsibilities:

• To attend all home matches and ensure relevant support or assistance for children, young people and adults at risk is given where necessary.  
• To attend the steward’s pre-match briefing prior to each home game to meet and liaise with all Stand Supervisors & Managers to discuss any special requirements needed for children, young people and adults at risk supporters throughout the day. 
• To deputise for the  Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer where agreed with the Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer or Head of Safeguarding & EDI
• To assist the Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer manage the Matchday safeguarding team and ensure they communicate effectively to ensure the matchday experience is enjoyable and safe for our more vulnerable groups of supporters.
• To assist with managing the communications between the control room and safeguarding team on a matchday
• To take a proactive approach to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk to ensure all Matchday staff and volunteers understand their role in safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk.
• Report and record safeguarding and/or poor practice concerns in line with the Club Safeguarding Policy
• Use MyConcern to log safeguarding reports and actions
• Report to the Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer on a matchday and provide appropriate staffing and responses to safeguarding incidents on a matchday
• To provide support and guidance to the Safeguarding Officers, EDI Lead and Disabled Liaison Officer on matchdays
• To undertake internal or external training as required for the role

 

Required Behavioural Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Reliable, punctual & honest
• Excellent communication skills
• Positivity and objectiveness
• Ability to use initiative and be creative
• Able to adapt to changes in a fast-moving environment;
• Adaptable/Flexible/Willing to make change;
• Calm/studious;
• Ability to multi task, meet deadlines and maintain schedules;
• Able to work under pressure and sometimes without specific instruction;
• Approachable.
• Must adhere to confidentiality and data protection procedures at all times
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Confident and assertive
• Ambition, passion and willingness to learn

 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Having attended safeguarding training and/or relevant experience in a safeguarding, or welfare role.
• FA children safeguarding certificate
• FA welfare officer certificate
• A child-centred approach
• Experience of working with children, young people and adults at risk
• Experience of applying safeguarding policy and procedures

 

EQUALITY STATEMENT:

Leeds United is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation

 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Leeds United is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and require all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.

 

Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013).  Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.

This role will require an enhanced DBS

This document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation

You must be over 18 to apply