Secondary School Welfare Officer
Position: Secondary School Welfare Officer
Start Date: September 2024
Location: Harrow
Full Time: 8:30-3:30
The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Secondary School Welfare Officer starting in September 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the welfare and well-being of our students, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to provide comprehensive support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide emotional and practical support to students facing various welfare issues.
- Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to identify and address welfare concerns.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote student well-being and mental health.
- Liaise with external agencies and services to provide additional support when needed.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of welfare cases and interventions.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies related to student welfare.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant qualifications in social work, counselling, or a related field.
- Experience working with young people in a welfare or pastoral role, preferably within a school setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to student well-being.
Requirements:
- The right to work in the UK.
- Has or is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to education and personal growth.
To apply, please apply immediately. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the schools and may be asked to participate in a trial lesson, working alongside students. Please contact Roberta: 020 3219 7731 or email roberta.nyantakyi@protocol-education.com
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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