Deputy Safeguarding & Welfare Attendance Lead

Chiltern; Leicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Way Academy is seeking a compassionate Deputy Safeguarding Lead to work with students, families and external agencies to promote safety, wellbeing and attendance. You will respond to safeguarding concerns, support emotionally based school avoidance and coordinate referrals to specialist services, delivering pastoral and therapeutic interventions.

You will work with the Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager and contribute to a multi-agency approach to place the needs of children

Qualifications

• Experience safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and professionals.
• Excellent communication, report-writing and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to safeguarding concerns and coordinate referrals to specialist services.
• Deliver pastoral and therapeutic interventions and support attendance.
• Collaborate with SWAM and multi-agency partners to safeguard children.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Relationship building

Communication

Organisation

Pastoral support

ASC awareness

Job description

Chiltern Way Academy is seeking a compassionate Deputy Safeguarding Lead to work with students, families and external agencies to promote safety, wellbeing and attendance. You will respond to safeguarding concerns, support emotionally based school avoidance and coordinate referrals to specialist services, delivering pastoral and therapeutic interventions.

You will work with the Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager and contribute to a multi-agency approach to place the needs of children