Charlton Athletic Football Club are currently seeking a host family provider (couples or singles) to support our elite young players who need to live away from home to undertake their football programme at our club (Players may range from 16-20).
We are currently in need of a Host Family who have experience of looking after a person with Epilepsy. This could be a family or a person with knowledge and experience of caring for a young adult (aged 16-25) in the past, or with current or previous, relevant nursing or medical experience.
The host family provider will help fulfil the club’s duty of care with regard to our young people by ensuring homely accommodation is provided throughout the season. This placement will be for 7 nights a week and run from June 2021 to May 2022.
The host will be fully supported by the Charlton Athletic Medical Department and maintain consistent liaison on day to day basis.
Requirements and Responsibilities:
- Provide a homely and friendly environment for our young people.
- Support our young people by teaching them basic independent living and self-care skills such as washing, cooking and cleaning up after themselves.
- Provide meals in line with nutritional guidance from the Academy.
- Accommodation has access to public and local amenities with good transport links to the Academy training ground.
- Report any welfare concerns to the Academy Safeguarding and Welfare team should they occur.
- Include our young people in family life as much as they feel comfortable with.
- The club will regularly inspect and visit the placement during the season.
- The club will provide further guidance to host families, young people and their parents explaining what would be expected of them.
Safeguarding
Charlton Athletic Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and young people and expects host families to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and risk assessments prior to a placement commencing. Any other person who resides in the household or has regular contact will also legally be required to complete an enhanced DBS. Host Families will be required to attend safeguarding training and workshops (if necessary) arranged by the Academy.
Essential Requirements and Skills:
- Provide the young person with a suitable and safe environment.
- Provide the young person with their own double size bedroom.
- Excellent communication and listening skills and ability to build trusted working relationships.
- Able to cope with the young person’s flexible schedule throughout the football season.
Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
- Experience of dealing with a young person with epilepsy and the associated challenges that comes with the condition.
- Experience and knowledge of working with young people.
- An understanding of the emotional impact and well-being challenges that academy/ professional football life may bring.
- Child-focused approach.
- Ability to promote and demonstrate anti-discriminatory practice.
- Capacity to accommodate more than one player.
To apply:
As part of the recruitment process the club would need to conduct a number of home visits to determine the suitability and ensure the home meets the requirements for hosting young players within the academy.
If you feel you are able to support some of our young players please send an email to joe.francis@cafc.co.uk or ruth.corry@cafc.co.uk to express your interest.