I'm a Branch Child Protection officer

 

As an organisation committed to providing a safe environment for all concerned, the role of Branch Child Protection Officer is one of the key roles in our Branch's providing vital support to the local club welfare officers and the essential local link into the National Safeguarding team at River House. There are many resources available to support you in your role and this section is dedicated to signposting you to all the documents, guidance and support networks that will help you in your role.

 

Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults policy

 

The Royal Life Saving Society UK is committed to ensuring that all those who participate in Lifesaving and Lifeguarding within their affiliated organisations have a safe and positive experience and is committed to developing and implementing policies and procedures which ensure that everyone understands and accepts their responsibility in relation to their duty of care for young people and vulnerable adults. It is committed to ensuring that there are correct and comprehensive reporting procedures, and promoting good practice and sound recruitment procedures for all individuals working within lifesaving. This policy sets out a framework to fulfil the Royal Life Saving Society's commitment to good practice and the protection of young people and vulnerable adults in the care of those running RLSS UK activities.

  Safeguarding & Protecting Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy (2.35 MB)

 

RLSS UK Branch Child Protection Officer Role Description

 

The protection and support of young people in Lifesaving is of paramount importance to RLSS UK. The Branch Child Protection Officer will, therefore, act as a first point of contact for any Club Welfare officer who has a concern about child welfare and protection or for the RLSS UK Safeguarding team who may need support at local level for case management. This role description will help you understand your role and the key actions and contacts you will need to be aware of.

RLSS UK Branch Child Protection Officer Role Description (583.5 kB) 

 

RLSS UK Code of Practice

 

All aspects of Lifesaving and Lifeguarding can and do have a powerful and positive influence on people; not only providing opportunities for enjoyment and achievement, but also developing valuable qualities such as confidence, self esteem, leadership and team work. These positive effects can only take place if Lifesaving is in the right hands and it is the duty of all those associated in leading activity whether it be as a Trainer, Assessor, Coach, Official, Region, Branch or Club Officer or Volunteer to provide the correct environment.

 

The RLSS UK is committed to ensuring that everyone who participates in Lifesaving has a safe, positive and enriching experience. To achieve this, the Society is dedicated to developing and implementing policies and procedures which ensures everyone understands and accepts their responsibility in relation to their duty of care, behaviours and attitudes to others.

 

For all those running, managing and taking part in RLSS UK activities, this vital document outlines all our policies and guidance on areas such as health and safety, insurance, training, equal opportunities and many other vital areas of our activities.

RLSS UK Code Of Practice (1.81 MB)