Executive Committee 2024/25 6 of 10

6. Welfare Officer


Welfare Officer: Jonathan Causier

Role: To ensure the welfare of all members

Key Tasks:

• Ensure Club is operating in accordance with England Hockey guidelines
• Advise the Executive Committee on policy/procedural updates
• Keep up to date with safeguarding issues and attend courses on the matter if necessary
• Deal with any safeguarding issues within Doncaster Hockey Club should they arise
• Ensure all persons working with junior club members whether in the capacity of coach, umpire or parental volunteer are DBS checked.
• Maintain evidence of the DBS check, Safeguarding and Protecting Children Workshop Certificates, First Aid Certificates etc.
• Liaise with England Hockey and or the Police if necessary as part of an investigation
• Primary contact for all members with regard any welfare issues