Paddle UK
Volunteer - Case Management Group (CMG) Member
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Role Description
Title: Volunteer Case Management Group (CMG) member
Department: Governance
Responsible to: Head of Governance
Term of Appointment: Three years
Salary: Voluntary (reasonable ‘out of pocket’ expenses reimbursed & the possibility of certain Sport specific benefits)
Relationships:
- Internal: Head of Governance, Safeguarding Manager, Safeguarding Case Manager
- External: CMG Volunteers, Statutory Agency staff, Independent Safeguarding Consultant
Location:
Meetings held either virtually or at Paddle UK Head Office, National Water Sport Centre, Nottingham (or alternative central venue where appropriate).
Purpose of CMG:
To provide advice, guidance and recommendations in relation to the management of safeguarding concerns, cases and adverse DBS disclosures.
Key Responsibilities:
- To attend Case Management meetings at least every two months (up to nine per year and as required regarding CMG decisions).
- To provide advice and guidance on safeguarding concerns/cases and adverse DBS Disclosures as part of the CMG through prompt response to electronic communications and attendance at CMG meetings.
- To recommend and ratify any actions already taken by Paddle UK’s safeguarding leads as part of the CMG.
- To initially assess and agree immediate response through an agreed triage process as part of the CMG.
- To identify appropriate ‘routes’ for cases as part of the CMG (e.g., internal/disciplinary action alone or referral to statutory agencies plus internal/disciplinary action).
- To ascertain the level (from local to national) at which the organisation will deal with the concern as part of the CMG.
- To consider the need for temporary/interim suspension orders as part of the CMG.
- To support effective review of the progress of safeguarding cases.
- To support identification and communication of learning from cases.
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Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
Group members shall be expected to have skills in the following areas;
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Current or previous knowledge of safeguarding and child protection management achieved from statutory agency, legal, education, health service or other relevant experience.
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Knowledge and experience of Paddlesport Centre or Club management and/or paddlesport at grass roots level.
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Paddle UK recognised coaching/technical qualification and proven experience of teaching paddlesport skills to all ages, and levels of abilities.
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Significant knowledge and experience or interest in the safeguarding of children, young people and adults in the sport or voluntary sector.
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Understanding of the statutory context in which sport’s National Governing Bodies (NGBs) operate and the provision of activities for children, young people and adults.
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Ability to interpret and resolve complex and sometimes conflicting information around concerns received by the CMG.
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Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely in oral and written form.
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Diplomacy.
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The ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
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Personal Qualities
- Child and young person focussed.
- Able to deal in a helpful, friendly and professional way with a wide range of people.
- Able to respond positively to a challenge.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and balance risks and be willing to back their own judgment.
- Flexible, and a team player.
- A highly developed sense of personal integrity, independence, and confidentiality are essential.
The Appointment Process:
Paddle UK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and all open positions are recruited through a fair, open process.
How to Apply:
To submit your application, please submit your CV alongside a tailored cover letter in our application portal that highlights:
- Your Motivation: Why you are applying for this position.
- Your Value: What you will bring to Paddle UK and the CMG, referencing specific requirements from the role details.
- Your Availability: Any upcoming holiday commitments or dates you will be unavailable.
Key Dates & Information
- Closing Date: Monday, 2nd November 2026
- Early Applications Encouraged: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your candidate profile is considered.
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