Safeguarding & Welfare OfficerSalary range: GPLC Grade F point 20
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Term time onlyStart Date: ASAPWe are seeking to recruit an outstanding enthusiastic and dedicated Safeguarding and Welfare Officer to join our team. The role is also essential in planning and delivering practical support, advice and guidance to the providers and vulnerable families/pupils to reduce the risk of being referred to social care, ensuring families recognise their roles and responsibilities in the education of their children. You will advise and support the providers on child welfare, safeguarding and child protection matters, and liaise with relevant agencies such as the local authority and police.As a deputy DSL for Denewood Academy, you will undertake the day-to-day monitoring and resolution of concerns raised, using face-to-face contact and the secure online reporting system CPOMS to respond to safeguarding issues raised by staff, pupils and parents/carers. You will be readily available to support staff and pupils in each setting, and ready to hear and record their views then agree well-informed supportive measures to address their concerns. You should have a knowledge of strategies to engage and motivate young people and families. You will be a natural problem solver and have experience of working closely with other external agencies, sometimes with highly confidential information and complex scenarios. You will have an excellent and up-to-date knowledge of legislation and guidance on safeguarding and working with young people, including knowledge of the responsibilities of schools and other agencies.You will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings; contribute to the assessment of children; and contribute to the evaluation of support strategies and plans.The ideal candidate will have or can demonstrate a commitment to undertake professional development. You will need:GCSE English and mathematics or a willingness to work towards a fully funded equivalent qualification.An unwavering commitment to a wide-range of children with individual and often complex needsExcellent communication skills
A commitment to teamworkClosing Date: 18/11/2024 09:00 Interview Date: 28/11/2024