POLICY ON VURNERABLE PEOPLE

North Glasgow Football Development Group (NGFDG) aims to ensure that any vulnerable people, whether children, young people or vulnerable adults, are protected and kept safe from harm while they are with staff and volunteers in this organisation. In order to achieve this we will ensure our staff and volunteers are carefully selected, screened, trained and supervised.

Selection
All applicants to our organisation will complete an application form where appropriate.
Short listed applicants will be asked to attend an interview where appropriate
Short listed applicants will be asked to provide referees and these will always be taken up prior to confirmation of an appointment.

Training
The successful applicant will receive induction training, which will give an overview of the organisation and ensure they know its purposes, values, services and structure.
Relevant training and support will be provided on an ongoing basis, and will cover information about their role, and opportunities for practicing skills needed for the work.
Training on specific areas such as health & safety procedures, identifying and reporting abuse, and confidentiality will be given as a priority to new staff and volunteers, and will be regularly reviewed.

Supervision
All staff and volunteers will have a designated supervisor who will provide regular feedback and support.
Every member of staff and volunteer will attend an annual review, where their performance, skills, motivation and expectations will be discussed. Annual reviews will be minuted and copies made available to the member of staff/volunteer.
The NGFDG will ensure that all staff and volunteers involved in recruitment, training and supervision, are aware of this policy and have received appropriate training and support to ensure its full implementation.