Deputy Safeguarding Lead: Family Support & Attendance

Chiltern Way Academy Wendover; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham is seeking a compassionate and proactive Safeguarding & Family Support Officer to join our dedicated team. As a Deputy Safeguarding Lead, you will work closely with students, families, external agencies and academy staff to promote safety, wellbeing and attendance.

You will respond to safeguarding concerns and coordinate referrals to specialist services. You will collaborate with the Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager and contribute to a multi‑agency

Qualifications

• Experience safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, carers and professionals.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and organisational skills.
• Ability to work sensitively, professionally and compassionately in challenging situations.
• Commitment to enabling ASC students to achieve success and independence.

Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Support emotionally based school avoidance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Coordinate referrals to specialist services with external agencies.
• Deliver pastoral and therapeutic interventions to students as needed.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Relationship building

Communication & report writing

Discretion & compassion

ASC awareness

Job description

Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham is seeking a compassionate and proactive Safeguarding & Family Support Officer to join our dedicated team. As a Deputy Safeguarding Lead, you will work closely with students, families, external agencies and academy staff to promote safety, wellbeing and attendance.

You will respond to safeguarding concerns and coordinate referrals to specialist services. You will collaborate with the Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager and contribute to a multi‑agency