Job Description
Role: Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
Area: Swindon, Wiltshire
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent
Stat: September 2024
Salary: Dependent on experience
Ofsted: GOOD
Gender: Mixed
Sixth Form: Included
A highly reputable and academically ambitious secondary school and sixth form in Swindon, Wiltshire, seeks a dedicated and skilled Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join their proactive team. This institution is renowned for its commitment to excellence, holistic student development, and a supportive community environment. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary and benefits package.
*Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
*A supportive and collegial work environment.
*Modern teaching facilities and resources.
Key Responsibilities:
*Implement and monitor the school’s policies and procedures on child welfare and safeguarding.
*Act as the first point of contact for students, staff, parents, and external agencies regarding student welfare concerns.
*Maintain accurate and confidential records of all safeguarding issues and actions.
*Coordinate with external agencies such as social services, healthcare professionals, and the police, when necessary.
*Deliver training sessions on safeguarding to staff and students to enhance awareness and understanding.
*Provide direct support and counseling to students facing emotional, social, or behavioral challenges.
*Promote a safe, caring, and supportive environment across the school.
Requirements:
*Relevant professional qualification (e.g., NVQ, Degree) in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
*Proven experience in a safeguarding role within an educational setting or similar environment.
*Thorough knowledge of the current legislation, guidelines, and policies relating to child protection.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal sensitively with complex and distressing situations.
*Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases effectively.
*Enhanced DBS check clearance.
Desirable Attributes:
*Experience in delivering training on safeguarding issues.
*Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
*A proactive and preventative approach to student welfare.
For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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