Abdiwahid Ahmed
London
Summary
Dedicated Player Care and Welfare professional with experience across both elite and grassroots football environments, including roles at West Ham United and Barnes FC. Skilled in supporting players, families, and staff, with a strong focus on wellbeing, safeguarding, and building trusted relationships. Experienced in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including young people and those with additional needs, and confident in managing a range of situations with professionalism and discretion. Committed to contributing to high-performance environments by supporting the holistic development of players on and off the pitch.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Family Liaison Officer
West Ham United
London
2023.12 - 2025.07
- Acted as the main point of contact for the First Teams Players and Coaches families and friend, ensuring clear communication, discretion and consistent support off the pitch. Building strong and trusting relationships to help manage personal or logistical matters that could impact the players/coaches wellbeing. Gained valuable experience working closely with the player care department, deepening my understanding of high-performance environments and the importance of family engagement in player care. I’m keen to apply these skills and past experiences to youth development in a top academy setting.
Head Safeguarding Officer
Barnes Football Club
London
2023.07 - 2026.03
- Led player care and welfare support for U14 and U16 players within a grassroots environment, delivering one-to-one pastoral support around personal, emotional, and social challenges impacting development. Built strong relationships with players and parents, supporting transitions and promoting consistent engagement. Worked closely with coaching staff to ensure a safe, inclusive, and development-focused environment, applying safeguarding principles and best practice aligned to academy standards. Gained additional exposure supporting senior players, further strengthening my understanding of player welfare across different stages of the pathway.
Night Replenishment Assistant
Waitrose
London
2022.11 - 2026.03
- Worked within a close-knit team to ensure store readiness by restocking and preparing the shop floor to high standards under pressure and tight time constraints. Demonstrated strong attention to detail, reliability, and adherence to health and safety procedures. Built effective communication and teamwork skills, regularly supporting new staff and adapting quickly to changing operational demands.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middlesex University
LondonGCSEs - English
Hurlingham Academy
LondonGCSEs - Maths
Hurlingham Academy
LondonSkills
- Interpersonal
- Organisation
- Flexibility
- Adaptability
- IT Skills
- Leadership
Certification
- Welfare Officer Course
- Safeguarding Children Course
- Safeguarding Adults Course
- Safeguarding for Committee Members
- Player Care Group (Player Care Course)
LANGUAGES
English (Native)
Learning Spanish (Beginner)
Timeline
Family Liaison Officer
West Ham United
2023.12 - 2025.07
Head Safeguarding Officer
Barnes Football Club
2023.07 - 2026.03
Night Replenishment Assistant
Waitrose
2022.11 - 2026.03
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Middlesex University
GCSEs - English
Hurlingham Academy
GCSEs - Maths
Hurlingham Academy