Club Welfare Officer - Requirements

Modified on Thu, 24 Oct, 2024 at 10:16 AM

A Club Welfare Officer (CWO) is a mandatory role in any FA affiliated club with Youth teams.  


All people who work with U18s require some safeguarding standards as set out by the FA. To become a Club Welfare Officer you will need to have the following:


1. In-date enhanced FA DBS certificate - guide HERE.


2. Safeguarding Children Course - HERE.


3. Club Welfare Officer Workshop - HERE.


4. Safeguarding for Committee Members - HERE.

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