Safeguarding Lead Volunteer

The Safeguarding Volunteer supports the organisation in promoting a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all participants, volunteers, carers, staff, and visitors. The role helps ensure that safeguarding concerns are recognised, documented, and referred appropriately in line with organisational policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safeguarding and wellbeing throughout the organisation.
• Support volunteers and staff in understanding safeguarding responsibilities.
• Be available to listen to concerns raised by participants, carers, volunteers, or staff.
• Record safeguarding concerns accurately, confidentially, and promptly.
• Report safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Assist in maintaining safeguarding records and documentation.
• Support the delivery of safeguarding awareness sessions for volunteers.
• Help ensure activities and events are delivered in a safe and inclusive manner.
• Keep up to date with safeguarding policies, procedures, and best practice.
• Attend safeguarding training and volunteer meetings as required.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication and listening skills.
• Compassionate, approachable, and non-judgemental attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Understanding of the importance of safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Ability to complete accurate written records.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable

• Previous safeguarding experience.
• Experience working with older people, people living with dementia, carers, or vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures.
• Experience in a healthcare, social care, education, charity, or community setting.