Role of the Club Welfare Officer

Northants Recreational Cricket and the ECB are committed to continuing to provide an environment that is safe, welcoming and friendly for children and for all people to enjoy the game of cricket.

Safeguarding in cricket is based upon providing an enjoyable environment that meets the needs and requirements of children.
A welcoming environment where children are asked for and are able to offer their views and opinions (for example, about the game, training sessions, or arrangements generally) is a safer environment, where children feel more able to share concerns, and everyone feels more able to challenge poor practice or behaviour.
Club Welfare Officers are vital to this and are key members of the club.

Why do clubs need a Club Welfare Officer?

Whilst everyone is responsible for safeguarding, the Club Welfare Officer makes sure things happen.
As the Club Welfare officer you will make sure the policies and procedures are in place, and that everyone who should be vetted to work with children, is vetted by the ECB.
You will be the person that others come to if they have concerns, and having attended the Safe Hands training, you will know what to do, or who to ask for further help.

Training for Club Welfare officers

Club Welfare Officers need to complete two sets of initial training – the online Safeguarding and Protecting Children course  and the ‘Safe Hands Workshop’ which is run by Northants Recreational Cricket. The County Welfare Officer is present at the Safe Hands workshop.
An ECB Vetting check is also required.
Every three years, the three requirements must be updated. Boards also run ‘Safe Hands Refresher’ course.

Upcoming Club Welfare Officers Courses

Course for New Officers

Thursday 23rd March 6.30-9.30pm at The County Ground, Abington Avenue, Northampton.

To book a place on the course please CLICK HERE
Refresher Course  (Officers who have attended a course before)

Thursday 30th March 6.30-9.30pm at The County Ground, Abington Avenue, Northampton

To book a place on the course please CLICK HERE

For further information on courses or on the position of Club Welfare Officers please contact Patricia at patricia.hankins@nccc.co.uk