Safeguarding Advisor

Virgin Active have long committed to inspiring both new and current members to live an active life. There is a whole lot more to Virgin Active, there is a number of employees who work behind the scenes to support our clubs in delivering world class exercise experiences. We are looking for a Safeguarding Advisor to join our People Team.

As part of the People Team, you will be pivotal in helping us manage our Safeguarding cases.

Your job:

• The implementation of Changing Business for Good (CBFG), the umbrella that Wellbeing, I&D and Sustainability sit underneath, applicable budgets and stakeholder relationships.
• Safeguarding the wellbeing of our people, which includes its own caseload related to mental health, wellbeing and support. Assisting managers to manage effectively and support team members individually where needed alongside the Head of Wellbeing and the wider People team.
• Managing the DBS compliance for the business, ensuring all eligible team members have a DBS and renewals are completed in a timely manner. You will also be responsible for ensuring the DBS policy remains up to date and is adhered to.
• Deliver and manage the logistics of DSL Training – ensuring DSL’s in club are up to date with their training.
• Working with other stakeholders in the business including Head of Customer Service, the Health and Safety Advisor, and Head of Family Experience to ensure there is ongoing awareness in club on all safeguarding processes and procedures.

What we can’t live without:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in safeguarding.
• Experience of supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing in a workplace setting.
• Experience with DBS policies and processes.
• High level of EQ, with communication skills that support open conversations.
• Efficient time management skills, can be agile in risk assessing the importance of tasks and prioritising safeguarding our people.
• Excellent knowledge of current health & safety and safeguarding legislation, best practice and guidance.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of role and responsibilities of statutory agencies, including Local Safeguarding Boards.
• Knowledge of planning processes for safeguarding enquiries and investigations.
• Knowledge of behaviours that is harmful to children and vulnerable adults, thresholds of poor practice and abusive behaviours.
• Knowledge of core values and principle of working with children and vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of best practice in prevention.
• Ability to work with conflict and emotionally distressing matters.
• A ‘can do’ attitude.
• A drive to consistently challenge and look for more efficient ways of operating.
• To remain calm and in control of high pressurised situations and be of example to others.

The Perks:

• 25 days (excluding bank holidays) annual leave – and we want you take them
• Access to The Peoples Pension, with our contributions at 3%
• Complimentary Virgin Active membership for you and a buddy. You can also get free membership for your children too, ability to take advantage of our Club V
• We want you to love Virgin Active like we do, so you get discounts across Virgin active – everything from guest passes and PT sessions to discounts on health and beauty treatment and products
• Obviously so many discounts across the Virgin Group, from Virgin Media to Virgin Atlantic - who doesn’t love a discount!
• BUPA dental insurance, accessing dental experts whenever you need
• Vitality health insurance. Vitality offer a range of exclusive discounts too!
• Life Assurance at 4 times your annual salary, though this is one benefit we hope you won't need.
• Financial fitness is just as important as physical, so we offer access to Salary Finance. They can support you with loans and savings plans, as well as help you become a personal finance expert.
• Mental health is a cornerstone of wellbeing. Our BUPA employer assistance programme is there when you need a helping hand with 4 free counselling sessions
• We know finding a new home to rent can be stressful. We partner with Dexters who offer complimentary corporate letting services – meaning no tenant charges
• Access to ePoints, offering loads of online discounts to retailers such as Amazon, ASOS and Adidas
• Always wanted to take that yoga course? Well VA offer discount on all their Academy courses, trained by the very best