Investigator jobs in Derby

Derbyshire Cricket Foundation (DCF) is the Governing Body for recreational cricket in Derbyshire, delivering services in support of the cricket community across the county. It is one of 39 County Cricket Boards/Foundations in England & Wales and works in partnership with a number of key stakeholders to develop the recreational game locally in line with the strategy developed by the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB). We have an ambition to inspire a generation to say, “Cricket is a game for me”. The DCF is also a registered charity that aims to improve well-being and provide opportunities for diverse communities across the County through cricket. The Business Development Manager will develop and leverage local partnerships with sponsors, stakeholders, and funding bodies to support these aims.

The primary work location for the County Safeguarding and Anti-Discrimination Officer will be at the OurCoop County Ground, Nottingham Road, Derby but the role will require travel as the officer will be proactive in developing a culture of safeguarding across Derbyshire in support of the DCF strategic aims. The position provides an opportunity for the County Safeguarding and Anti-Discrimination Officer to work flexibly, and this is likely to include the requirement to participate in some evening and weekend commitments.

Purpose and Focus of the Role

The County Safeguarding and Anti-Discrimination Officer is a joint role providing a service to both the Derbyshire Cricket Foundation and Derbyshire County Cricket Club (DCCC). The Officer will be employed by Derbyshire Cricket Foundation Ltd to work with selected individuals and organisations across cricket in Derbyshire including DCCC and will directly support the DCF Strategy for Recreational and Community Cricket.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club are responsible for elite performance pathways for Women and Girls and Men and Boys and this role will proactively lead on the delivery of the Club’s Safeguarding Strategy across all aspects of the Club and its major matchdays and events

Strategy, Policy & Procedures

• Lead on developing, planning and managing the delivery of the DCF/DCCC Safeguarding & Anti-Discrimination Strategies to include:
• Developing and managing budget
• Management of key policies and procedures including annual reviews
• Reviewing and reporting on progress against KPI’s
• Identifying opportunities and risks
• Ensuring that all programmes are inclusive and accessible

Network Training and Support

• Provide ongoing training and support to the network of cricket in Derbyshire, to include:
• Planning and delivering Safeguarding Training for Club Safeguarding Officers
• Planning and delivering Anti-Discrimination training to cricket clubs & volunteers
• Providing training, support and resources to DCF and DCCC staff
• Identifying proactive measures that will enable safe environments across recreational cricket

Case Management

• Manage and investigate Safeguarding and Discrimination cases inline with DCF/DCCC and Cricket Regulator (CR) policies and procedures. This will include:
• Working with relevant associated bodies to resolve any cases raised
• Working inline with Cricket Regulator reporting and communication protocols
• Completing referral forms and logging low-level concerns (LLC) within the Regulator reporting system
• Understand and works to the ECB threshold guidance

Reporting

• Review data and produce reports as agreed with the Managing Director to support the effective monitoring and governance of safeguarding and discrimination across cricket at all levels in Derbyshire
• Work with the DCF Managing Director and DCCC Head of People to identify and monitor any patterns of concerning behaviour and address them proactively
• Periodically support the DCF Managing Director by undertaking assessments of safeguarding risk across cricket in Derbyshire and helping identify and implement appropriate actions to mitigate risk
• Support effective governance of safeguarding by providing reports to the DCF Board of Trustees and DCCC Board and Safeguarding Committee ahead of each meeting as agreed, and briefing the designated board leads for safeguarding on key themes and issues, as appropriate
• Participate in Board meetings and sub-committees (both DCF and DCCC) when required to provide updates

DCF Programmes

• Work with DCF Managing Director and DCCC CEO and Head of people to implement relevant policy and procedures to meet compliance with requirements of the County Partnership Agreement with the ECB

Talent Pathway Support

• Provide operational safeguarding support within the County’s TalentPathway, including Boys and Girls County Age Groups, Academy and EPP, as well as the men’s and women’s senior teams, and disability performance teams
• Work with the DCCC Head of Talent Pathways to develop and implement safeguarding policies and procedures in line with CPA standards, and promote a culture and environment where safeguarding is a key priority
• Provide training and safeguarding support to players, managers and coaches as and when appropriate or required
• Review policy and procedures on an annual basis and update with any changes to legislation

Match Day and Event Management

• Support DCCC CEO and Head of People to undertake County Event Safeguarding Officer(ESO) duties where applicable at major matchdays and events hosted at the County Ground
• Put in place and manage policies and procedures to ensure all match days and events provide a safe and welcoming environment

Cricket Regulator Engagement

• Establish, build and maintaina good working relationship with the County Safeguarding Advisor (CSA) from the Cricket Regulator Safeguarding Team
• Work with the Cricket Regulator Managed Participants Officer and have a process in place for the managed participants in Derbyshire
• Attend webinars, regional meetings and / or any other training and CPD opportunities as provided by the Cricket Regulator or ECB

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience of safeguarding case management and investigations, including an understanding of current relevant legislation, best practice and national framework for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Understanding of the ECB’s/CR and DCF’s/DCCC’s role and responsibilities to safeguard the welfare of children and young people, including organisational safeguarding policy documents
• Understanding of local arrangements for managing safeguarding concerns and reporting procedures.
• Able to recognise potential instances of discrimination, as defined in the Equality Act 2010 and the ECB Anti-Discrimination Regulations
• Experience of building relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience of working to high levels of confidentiality including the storage of confidential documents
• Ability to work effectively across a multi-agency professional and volunteer network
• Own transport, full UK Driving licence and able to work from various locations
• Excellent presentation and training skills
• Excellent IT skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and other IT platforms
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
• Ability to be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends as required

DESIRABLE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Background in safeguarding in recreational sport
• An understanding of cricket in Derbyshire
• Knowledge of ECB Programmes
• Experience of multi-agency working.
• Experience of volunteering or working in cricket, other sports or a similaractivity.
• Experience and training within Mental Health to support staff, themselves and wider cricket community.

OTHER SKILLS

• Passion for Cricket and its potential to empower people
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to making a difference.
• Motivated, enthusiastic attitude and able to work effectively on own initiative
• Organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to proactively identify emerging themes and issues that require attention.
• An effective listener. Prepared to learn and act on feedback from others, and develop own thinking based on input from others.
• Is able to accurately record KPI monitoring information and write concise reports and updates

To find out more about this job, please visit https://www.dcfcricket.com/about/vacancies/county-safeguarding-anti-discrimination-officer/

Pay: £26,500.00-£28,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• What qualities and strengths will you bring to this role?

Please give us more information about your qualities and strengths, avoiding any references to identifying personal information or characteristics

• What motivated you to apply for the role?
• How do you meet the criteria in the job description? (Please detail your skills, experience, knowledge which demonstrates your ability to meet the criteria in the job description)

Work Location: In person