Multi Agency Officer – Based at Walmer
At The Beacon we are always looking to be on the front foot with our positive relationships and communication with our community. These are essential qualities for anyone looking to join our energetic and hardworking school. We have an exciting vacancy for an outstanding practitioner with a background in safeguarding to join our existing team.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (days and times per week negotiable), term time plus five INSET days (39 working weeks per year)
Scale: KS E £27,852 - £29,716 Actual pay for part time/term time only: £14,698 - £15,681
The successful candidate will join our highly skilled Multi Agency Support Team and will be primarily based at our Walmer site but will be required at points to work from our Folkestone site. We are looking for a reliable, creative and resilient professional who can build strong boundaried relationships with parents, carers, teachers, support staff and external agencies.
We require proven experience in keeping children safe and, where necessary, reducing absence. The role is at the heart of supporting the young people in our community to thrive; if our children are safe and attending school regularly, they have the best chance to succeed and fulfil their ambition for life after The Beacon.
We see this role as one of providing a holistic approach to supporting our young people and forming positive working relationships with families and young people. This is at the core of our safeguarding ethos.
A brief summary of duties includes:
* establishing good relationships with parents
* identify needs for pupil support
* ensuring a high quality of safeguarding within the school
* safeguarding administration
* attending meetings
* keeping clear records
* providing training
The benefits of working at The Beacon include:
* a comprehensive induction programme for all staff
* an established mentoring and coaching system throughout the school
* on-site parking
* great Local Government Pension scheme
* wellbeing days
* extensive training
* opportunities to gain qualifications
* confidential staff counselling service
* a wellbeing app and platform
* annual flu vaccinations
* employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
The Beacon as a whole school prides itself on providing our pupils with much more than academic development and successes. We will collectively not let anything stand in the way of developing the best possible experiences and pathways for our pupils. At The Beacon you will find you are amongst like-minded people who are willing to commit to this challenge for our exceptional young people.
The Beacon is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and two satisfactory references.
If you are interested in the position, then we would really welcome a conversation and a visit to the school where a member of the Senior Leadership Team would be pleased to spend some time with you. Please contact Katie Lonergan, HR Manager on 01303 847555 or email hr@thebeacon.kent.sch.uk
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