Contract
Temporary engagement
Location
Within three miles (15 minutes), easy access to The Nigel Doughty Academy, Nottingham, NG2 7SR
Working Arrangements
Opportunities to host on a full-time or part-time/ad‑hoc basis
About the Role
We are recruiting for host families who can provide accommodation for our Academy players to support them living away from home. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to their experience and provide vital support to the players as they develop as young people alongside their football.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide a homely and friendly environment for our young people
- Support with the development of our young people in your care with their independent living and self‑care skills
- Include our young people in family life as much as they feel comfortable with
- Provide access to a private bedroom, bathroom, laundry facilities, and communal areas of the house
- Provide a nutritious evening meal
- Report any welfare concerns to the Safeguarding and Welfare team should they occur.
- Allow access from the Club for regular inspection and visits throughout the season.
- Adhere to any further and ongoing requirements of Host Families, as outlined in the application process, guidance will be provided by the Club on this.
Qualifications / What We Are Looking For
- Provide a warm, welcoming and safe environment for our young person
- Provide the young person with their own private bedroom and relevant amenities
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Ability to cope with the young person’s flexible schedule throughout the football season
- Previous experience of working with young people
- Ability to promote and demonstrate anti‑discriminatory practice
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Mental Wellbeing
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from talented people of all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We continue to develop policies and practices that promote equality, diversity, inclusion and mental wellbeing across our workforce.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, taking positive steps to attract, recruit, and support disabled people. The Club will offer reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process and ongoing support in the workplace.
Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check or an enhanced DBS check. The Club will consider DBS results on an individual basis and may withdraw the offer or terminate employment if safeguarding requirements are not met.
Health and Safety
At Nottingham Forest Football Club, we are committed to ensuring a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. You must cooperate with the Club’s health and safety policies and report any concerns promptly.
Additional Notes
As part of the recruitment process the Club would need to conduct home visits to determine suitability and ensure the home meets the requirements for hosting young people within the Academy.
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