Grade: 7 SCP 25 - 29 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 Working Pattern: Term time 1 week Actual Salary: 31,084 - 34,075 Interview Date: Thursday 6 th March 2025 The Headteacher and Governors of Meanwood Primary school are looking for an enthusiastic Children s Welfare Officer to join our staff team. The successful applicant will: Be supportive of the school s ethos Be friendly and welcoming Be able to build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues Be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels Have consistently high expectations of themselves and their colleagues Have recent experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families. Have recent experience of working within the child protection system. Have recent experience of multi-disciplinary work, including knowledge and understanding of the EHA process. Have recent and up to date working knowledge, experience and understanding of legal frameworks and legislation linked to Children s welfare, in particular, safeguarding. Be the named Designated Safeguarding Lead for the school. Be an integral part of the School Leadership Team (SLT). Act as lead professional, under the supervision of the Headteacher, SLT and the Governing Board, in all matters relating to Children s Welfare, including safeguarding and child protection. Represent and make informed and measured decisions on behalf of the Headteacher on matters relating to child welfare, including those at Child Protection Conferences and meetings, and during Court proceedings. Provide, or signpost, effective programmes of work for and with children and families within the school. Manage workloads effectively and efficiently, prioritising and responding to urgent need. In return we will offer you A warm welcome into Meanwood Primary School Supportive and committed staff and Governing Board Polite, friendly and well-mannered children To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to jobsmeanwood.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 23 rd February 2025. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.