5.13 Regional Safeguarding Representatives
Regional Safeguarding Representatives are appointed by the National Council in consultation with the National Safeguarding Board. Primary responsibilities include:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Implement the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at the regional level and ensure regional activities comply with safeguarding policies.
- Ensure all volunteers are aware of procedures to follow and know how to act promptly and appropriately when a safeguarding concern arises.
- Act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns within the region and ensure all safeguarding concerns are reported to the National Safeguarding Board promptly.
- Maintain records of incidents and actions taken at the regional level.