Academy Safeguarding & Host Family Manager - Manchester United
We work together at our iconic Manchester United offices, enabling connection and innovation as we look ahead to what we can achieve as a global football club. We are excited to bring in passionate people who share our vision and drive for success.
Key Responsibilities
To support the Head of Safeguarding and Head of Academy Operations in delivering a child-centred, proactive safeguarding and wellbeing service across the Academy. Ensuring effective safeguarding practice, safe and supportive host family arrangements, and positive outcomes for all children and young people.
Lead on safe recruitment and safeguarding training - Ensuring safeguarding remains central to all Academy operations through the provision of regular, high quality training tailored to the specific safeguarding responsibilities of each role.
Host Family Management -Assess, approve and monitor host families, providing ongoing oversight and support to ensure children are safeguarded and receive safe, nurturing and appropriate care.
Safeguarding Leadership -Provide trusted advice, professional challenge and informed risk management to support effective safeguarding practice across all Academy activity.
Safeguarding Partnerships and Risk Management -Use effective relationships, professional curiosity, and informed professional judgement to identify, assess, and respond to emerging risks. Embedding preventative approaches across practice.