Safeguarding Officer

1 week ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Full time

Job description

**Role Purpose**
This is a key role to oversee RDA UK’s approach to safeguarding, supporting senior management and working with external partners. This is crucial to maintain good practice, resources, quality and support to RDA Groups which includes driving RDA safeguarding training.
In addition, this role will include support and administration for the Membership Services Team, as detailed below

**Specific Responsibilities**:

- 1. To ensure RDA UK has effective safeguarding practices:_
- develop and deliver the action plan and ongoing objectives from the British Equestrian Federation (BEF) audit/ Framework Plan and RDA Safeguarding Action Plan
- continuous review of all safeguarding materials and resources, to ensure RDA UK’s Safeguarding policy and statutory obligations and expectations are met, including relevant actions following BEF Safeguarding Action Team (SAT) meetings
- manage requests for guidance from the RDA UK network, including concerns raised and reporting
- provide safeguarding case management, collaborating with the Membership Services Manager.
- work in collaboration with the RDA UK Designated Safeguarding Lead and other relevant RDA UK staff and volunteers to plan, deliver and review projects that improve outcomes for children and adults at risk, within the RDA UK network
- provide advice to the RDA UK team and working groups on safeguarding best practice, policies and requirements, including specific projects or events
- deal promptly with enquiries from RDA Groups concerning policies, procedures and training requirements and respond to feedback received
- maintain the safeguarding content on the ‘MyRDA’ website, ensuring it is current, clear and relevant
- provide guidance to RDA Groups signposting them to resources for disclosure checks
- develop and maintain safeguarding training materials, and coordinate the delivery of regular accredited courses and workshops (both tutor led and e-learning), in conjunction with RDA UK Trainers and relevant external bodies
- developing, maintaining and administering Safeguarding courses and materials
- support the Designated Safeguarding Lead to compile reports for the RDA UK Board, including case management data and analysis, updates and recommendations
- act as the Safeguarding Officer at the RDA National Training Centre, the RDA National Championships and other key events
- 2. To provide administrative support to the Membership Services Team as required._

General
a) To undertake such other duties as the line manager shall from time to time determine

b) To be flexible in working from other offices in the UK as required for the effective delivery of the role

c) To demonstrate the values and cultural aspirations of RDA in all work

d) To ensure due consideration is always given to our charitable aims and objectives and that this is demonstrated in all activities

e) To attend and service the National Championships, providing support leading up to the event as requested, as well as supporting the event itself

**We welcome people of all ages and abilities, including those with physical and learning disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term health conditions, and neurodiversity.

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