Designated Safeguarding Officer

DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING OFFICER (DSO)

The Job Holder must have appropriate experience to undertake this role. The Job Holder may be invited to join the Board of Trustees, but this is not mandatory in order to fulfil the role.

Remuneration: The role of DSO is not accompanied by any financial remuneration, although expenses for travel may be claimed.

Location: Home based

Time commitment: Attending 4/5 Trustee Board meetings per year and regular liaison with the trustees. Additionally, the DSO is expected to participate in meetings of the Executive Committee, if requested to attend.

Reporting to: Board of Trustees

Objective: As the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) you will act as the main source of support, advice and expertise for safeguarding in LNBP.

Duties to include the following, but these may be amended or updated in accordance with Project needs:

1. To advise and support the Trustees in developing and establishing our organisation’s approach to safeguarding Children, Young People & Vulnerable Adults.
2. To act as the main point of contact in the Project on matters relating to Child, Young Person & Vulnerable Adult Protection.
3. To act as the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) and be the initial recipient of any concerns in the context of safeguarding.
4. To manage safeguarding concerns, allegations or incidents reported to your organisation.
5. To provide safeguarding advice and support to Project skippers and other personnel.
6. To play a lead role in maintaining and reviewing LNBP’s policy and procedures for safeguarding.
7. To advise on training needs and development, providing training or facilitate training where appropriate
8. To manage referrals to key safeguarding agencies (e.g. social services or police) of any incidents or allegations of abuse and harm.

All role holders within LNBP are bound by the rules detailed by the Data Protection Act.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.