Swim England North East

The Swim England North East Region is currently looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as the Regional Welfare Officer. This is a voluntary role where the appointed person will play a crucial part in supporting County Voluntary Welfare Officers and act as the independent lead on welfare concerns, complaints, and investigations within the Region. The role involves close collaboration with local clubs, county teams, and the Swim England National Safeguarding and Welfare Teams, aiming to strengthen the identification and handling of welfare complaint and enhance the overall quality of the process.

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