Designated Safeguarding Officer for Bike Active North Suffolk

Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
David George
Provided
#121790
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Position of trust for safeguarding concerns, ensuring safeguarding policies are followed, & volunteers supported. Liaise with Trustees & outside organisations.
The designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) must follow strict confidentiality protocols, with good judgement, communication skills and reliability - handling issues with sensitivity.
Tasks will include:
Point of Contact: Be the first port of call for volunteers, trustees, or participants to report concerns or disclosures of abuse.
Referrals: Coordinate and make referrals to local authorities (Social Care) or the police when a child or vulnerable adult is at risk.
Record Keeping: Maintain secure, confidential, and accurate records of all DBS checks, safeguarding concerns, and actions taken.
Promoting Culture: Actively promote a safe, client environment, ensuring the voice of the vulnerable is heard.
Policy Stewardship: Regularly review and update the organisation's safeguarding policy to ensure it meets current legal standards and best practices.
Support & Training: Provide basic guidance to other volunteers on how to recognise signs of abuse and ensure everyone knows the reporting procedure.
Safer Recruitment: Advise on the safe recruitment of other volunteers, including completing DBS checks with support from the Secretary (records retention) and Safeguarding Lead Trustee.
Liaison: Liaise with the safeguarding lead and the Board of Trustees to report on safeguarding issues.
Do reach out if you would like to discuss further.
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About Bike Active North Suffolk
We deliver small group cycling sessions for less able adults in North Suffolk. We believe that all adults, however complex their needs, should have the opportunity to benefit from being active outdoors - removing isolation barriers. We have a range of adapted cycles suiting many abilities and disabilities
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