TASK DESCRIPTION: CHILD PROTECTION OFFICERS
There will be two Child Protection Officers, one of each sex.
Responsible to: Orwell Panthers Athletic Club Management
Committee.Main Duties:
Each Club
’s Child Protection Officer will:
 | be the club's point of contact for the Governing Body and other organisations to liaise with on Child Protection matters |
| be the point of contact for all club members regarding any concerns or allegations |
| implement the procedures outlined in the club's Child Protection Policy relating to any concerns or allegations, including making referrals to Social Care Services, Police and the Governing Body as appropriate |
| continually review their own knowledge of the subject and make recommendations for improvement, where appropriate, to the Management Committee |
THE CLUB CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INVESTIGATING CONCERNS / ALLEGATIONS OR FOR DECIDING WHETHER ABUSE HAS TAKEN PLACE. HOWEVER, THE CLUB CHILD WELFARE OFFICER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THAT CONCERNS / ALLEGATIONS ARE REPORTED TO THE RELEVANT AUTHORITIES