Club Welfare Officer Details
Welfare Officer 1:
Name: Iain McKinnon
Email: i.g.mckinnon@doctors.org.uk
Welfare Officer 2:
Name: Linda Francis
Email: linda.francis8@sky.com
The Welfare Officer will:
- Deal with confidential matters that may arise related to athletes and have an understanding and an appropriate way to such matters.
- Responsible for the promotion of codes of conduct to members, parents and young people.
- Receive, record and pass on to the NGB Child Protection officer, any concerns relating to the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults.
- To provide advice on the development of activities for young people within the club/organisation.
- Support the registration of all personnel involved in activities for young people with the club/organisation (DBS checks).
- Recognise the difference between poor practice in according to club rules and matters that would be seen as welfare issue.