Designated Safeguarding Lead & Children's Welfare Officer

Hollingworth Learning Trust; Rochdale; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing benefits

Discretionary leave

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Hollingworth Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Children’s Welfare Officer and Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the School Leadership Team at Lowerplace Primary Academy. The role focuses on leading safeguarding, implementing intervention programmes, and coordinating with families and services to protect children’s welfare.

You will manage welfare cases, contribute to policy adherence, and represent the school at Child Protection Conferences in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading safeguarding and child protection work.
• Ability to plan and implement targeted interventions for children and families.
• Strong understanding of statutory guidance and legal frameworks related to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead in protecting children from abuse and manage welfare caseloads.
• Represent the school at Child Protection Conferences.
• Work with families and multidisciplinary teams to address welfare issues.
• Promote positive relationships with families to support children's welfare.

Skills

Child protection

Multi-disciplinary work

Welfare safeguarding

Job description

Hollingworth Learning Trust is seeking a dedicated Children’s Welfare Officer and Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the School Leadership Team at Lowerplace Primary Academy. The role focuses on leading safeguarding, implementing intervention programmes, and coordinating with families and services to protect children’s welfare.

You will manage welfare cases, contribute to policy adherence, and represent the school at Child Protection Conferences in a fast‑paced environment.