Grade: Grade 7 SCP 25 - 29 Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 36 Working Pattern: Term time only Actual Salary: 29,197 - 32,114 Interview Date: Friday 4 th October 2024 This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced person to join our dedicated team at Milnrow Parish CE Primary as our Children s Welfare Officer. At Milnrow Parish we aim to create and foster a love of lifelong learning within a safe, stimulating and happy environment in which every person matters. We have high expectations for each and every one of our children; it is our vision that the children who leave Milnrow Parish CE Primary School are happy, successful, articulate, aspirational and empathetic young people, eager for the next stage of learning and ready to make a valued contribution to society. The successful candidate will: Have experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families. Have 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. Work with the Headteacher as the Safeguarding Lead for the school. 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 can offer you: The opportunity to be part of a friendly, dedicated and supportive team. A commitment to high quality professional development. Preferred start date Monday 4 th November 2024 (negotiable). To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to officemilnrowparishce.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59 pm on Monday 30 th September 2024. 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. Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.