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Welfare Officer
At the Borough of Harrow Swimming Club, the welfare and well-being of our swimmers, coaches, volunteers, and families is our top priority. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for everyone involved in our club.
Our Welfare Officer plays a crucial role in safeguarding and ensuring that all members of our community feel safe, valued, and listened to. The Welfare Officer is responsible for promoting good practice and ensuring that our club follows Swim England’s child protection policies and safeguarding procedures.
What Does the Welfare Officer Do?
- Safeguarding: Ensures the welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable individuals within the club, following Swim England’s safeguarding procedures.
- Confidential Support: Provides a confidential listening service for any welfare concerns, including child protection, bullying, or any other well-being matters.
- Awareness: Promotes awareness of child protection policies to all club members, coaches, and volunteers.
- Advice and Guidance: Offers support and guidance on welfare matters and assists in addressing and resolving concerns.
- Compliance: Ensures that the club complies with all safeguarding legislation and Swim England policies, including the handling of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
When to Contact the Welfare Officer
If you have any concerns or need advice about:
- Child protection or safeguarding issues
- Bullying, harassment, or discrimination
- Any welfare concerns involving swimmers, parents, or staff members
- General well-being or mental health support
You can reach out to the Welfare Officer in complete confidence. No issue is too small, and all concerns will be handled with discretion and care.
Contact Our Welfare Officer
Our Welfare Officer is always here to help. If you need support or have concerns about any aspect of welfare at the club, please contact:
Cathrine Garner
Welfare Officer
Email: welfare@harrowswim.com
Swim England provide detailed information relating to Welfare.
Swim England can be contacted in the following ways:
Website address: www.swimming.org
Phone Number: 01509 618746 or 01509 618700
Address: Swim England, Institute of Swimming, Sportpark, 3 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3QF
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