Children's Welfare Officer

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Rochdale is seeking a Children's Welfare Officer to support children and families across the school. The successful candidate will have experience working with families and a strong command of spoken English. This full-time position is term-time only, providing essential welfare support in a friendly and supportive team environment. Interested applicants should apply by sending their completed applications via email by 11:59 PM on Sunday, 14th December 2025.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience of working with families.
• Essential to converse at ease with customers in accurate spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families across the school.
• Join a friendly and highly successful team.

Skills

Experience working with families

Ability to converse in accurate spoken English

Job description

Grade: Grade 7, points 25-29

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term Time Only plus 2 weeks

Actual Salary: £26,660 - £29,226

Interview Date: Week commencing 15th December 2025

The Governing Board of Marland Hill Community Primary School are seeking to appoint a Children’s Welfare Officer to support children and families across school. The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with families, and the full range of child protection levels.

Marland Hill School is a popular, over‑subscribed two form entry primary school situated in a PFI school. The school is a resource base for up to 16 hearing impaired pupils and a drop‑in centre for visually impaired pre‑school children.

The Governors are keen to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible, well‑motivated person to join our friendly, supportive and highly successful team.

Visits to school are encouraged and can be arranged by emailing [e-mail].

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [e-mail] by 11:59pm on Sunday 14th December 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 2025.