Does my Club need a Welfare Officer?

Welfare Officer details are necessary for all youth clubs, they must have completed an enhanced FA DBS and have attended a Safeguarding Children’s Workshop followed by a Club Welfare Officers Workshop as a requirement, or your affiliation cannot be accepted until one is in place

For the 2024-2025 season, adult football teams that include 16 and 17-year-old players are required to have a named Club Welfare Officer. Here are the key requirements: 

Requirements for Adult Teams with 16/17-Year-Old Players

1. Club Welfare Officer: All adult open-age clubs must have a named Club Welfare Officer

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1. DBS Check: The Club Welfare Officer and all eligible team officials (managers, coaches, assistants) must undertake a DBS check by the 2024/2025 season

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1. Player Welfare Course: The Club Welfare Officer and all eligible team officials must complete a Player Welfare Course by the 2024/2025 season

1. Safeguarding Policy: Clubs must adopt and adhere to The FA's Safeguarding Children Policy

1. Safeguarding Information: Provide 16/17-year-old players with safeguarding information on their rights

Additional Requirements for Adult Disability Teams

• Clubs with adult disability teams must have a named Club Welfare Officer who holds an in-date Safeguarding Adults course

Summary

While not all adult teams are required to have a safeguarding officer, those with 16 and 17-year-old players or adult disability teams must comply with these safeguarding requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

For any further information contact:

support@staffordshirefa.com 

01785 256994