Welfare Officer

Welfare Officer

We are looking to appoint someone who believes passionately about making a difference to the lives of every student and who does so with integrity, humility and relentless positivity to join a dedicated and growing Safeguarding & Welfare team as a Welfare Officer.

The successful candidate will provide operational leadership in safeguarding students within the school; working with families and external agencies to ensure that students are safe, their needs are met and they can therefore reach their full potential.

To register your interested for this amazing opportunity supporting students as a Welfare Officer, click ‘Apply’ today!

Welfare Officer – The Role:

• Welfare Officer – Full-time long-term role
• Located in Small Heath, Birmingham (B10)
• Paid £400-£450 per week, term time only
• Start date: Immediate
• Working in one school temp to perm

Welfare Officer – The Responsibilities:

• Welfare Officer – Provide support for vulnerable pupils and families, including EAL support, working closely with SLT and the Inclusion Team
• Work directly with children in need and their families to promote the potential of children and their carers
• Communicate regularly with parents and nurture good relations and effective dialogue between parents and teachers about children’s progress
• Implement the Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures
• Maintain detailed, accurate, confidential and up-to-date records on all cases of safeguarding and child protection
• Provide support and guidance to other staff to assist them in undertaking their own roles effectively

Welfare Officer – Person Specifications:

• Previous recent pastoral experience
• Level 3 in Paediatric first aid
• Passionate about making a difference to the lives of every student
• Experience of establishing effective, appropriate relationships with a variety of young people at the relevant age and their families
• A robust awareness of keeping children safe, noticing safeguarding and welfare concerns, and you understand how and when to take appropriate action
• Belief that every student should have access to an excellent education regardless of background

Don’t miss out on this this amazing Welfare Officer opportunity, click ‘Apply’ today!