ELWC Pastoral Officer

Expanse Group Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

39 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing programmes

Car parking at sites

Job summary

Expanse Learning Wigan College is seeking an ELWC Pastoral Officer to lead safeguarding duties, coordinate assessments, and support learners with additional needs.

You will work with tutors, SEND coordinators, and families to ensure a safe, supportive environment across college sites. DBS clearance, driving licence, and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in pastoral support or SEN role.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data privacy principles.
• Experience in education, not-for-profit or SEN sectors.
• Familiarity with Ofsted/ESFA expectations.
• Experience with Annual Review processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
• Handle Tier 1 safeguarding alerts and lower-level incidents.
• Support the DSL with Tier 2/3 safeguarding incidents.
• Attend safeguarding strategy meetings for CIN/CLA.
• Coordinate initial assessments with the EHCP Coordinator for panel prep.
• Arrange and conduct visits to college sites.
• Liaise with parents and professionals on pastoral matters.
• Carry out risk assessments for all students.
• Assist Head of Learner Support with student care plans.
• Collaborate with tutors and LSAs on behavioural charts and curriculum.
• Contribute to student profiles and MARS monitoring.
• Refer cases to social care/health; support annual reviews.
• Deliver training on manual handling, behaviour management, trainer-led sessions.

Skills

Pastoral officer experience

Organisational skills

Office 365

Admissions/referral experience

GDPR knowledge

SEND knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Care Cert (qualified or working towards)

DSO L2 (qualified or working towards)

Tools

Office 365

Job description

“Expanse Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to satisfactory disclosure and clearance prior to employment.”

It is unlawful for Expanse Learning to employ anyone who is barred from working with children. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to apply for a position at Expanse Learning. All applicants will be made aware that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and referral to the police and/or the DBS.

An online search will be completed as part of Expanse Learnings pre-employment checks.

The Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties of the Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) role
• Responsible for Tier 1 Safeguarding alerts
• Responsible for in house lower-level incidents
• Support the DSL with Tier 2/3 safeguarding incidents
• Attend Safeguarding strategy and professionals’ meetings for CIN and CLA representing Expanse Learning
• Coordinate the initial assessment process and update the multi-disciplinary assessment document working closely with the EHCP Coordinator in preparation for the panel
• Arrange and conduct visits to college
• Liaison with parents and professionals on all pastoral matters
• Carry out risk assessments of all students
• Support Head of Learner Support to complete student care plans
• Work in partnership with the Tutors, TAs and LSAs to contribute to the Behavioural Observation Charts (BOCs) and the personalised curriculum
• Contribute to the student profile
• Monitor, Audit and review the Medication Administration Recording System (MARS).
• Complete referrals into social care and health
• Provide information to support the annual review process (A4)
• Additional duties to include delivering training i.e., manual handling, behavioural management, train the trainer

Your Qualifications / Skills & Knowledge

• Relevant Qualification associated with Pastoral Officer or relevant position
• 2+ years’ experience
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills
• excellent knowledge of Office 365 (including Word and Excel)
• Previous experience working in an admissions or referral environment
• Qualification/experience required
• Qualified or working towards Care Cert
• Qualified or working towards DSO L2
• Specific on the job training
• Specific client needs training
• Proven experience within Pastoral support or similar SEN position
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills and in depth understanding of diverse computer systems and networks
• Good knowledge of Data Protection and data privacy principles (GDPR)
• the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• the ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Awareness of the SEND code of Practice.
• Experience in the education, not-for-profit, or SEND sector.
• Knowledge of Ofsted and/or ESFA expectations.
• Experience working within the Annual Review Process

Additional Information:

• Travel to multiple sites will be required.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be needed to support key events.
• Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.
• The successful candidate must have a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and business use insurance.
• Engagement:
• Values-Driven culture – We’re proud of our culture as we strive to further embed our values
• An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your college but also across the organisation where innovation is encouraged
• A career in an organisation that values individuality and diversity
• Dedicated focus groups to ensure we have the optimal working environment in all aspects.
• Regular training and access to a range of internal and external programmes tailored to your learning needs throughout your career
• Educational sponsorship (application required)
• Opportunities for career progression as we are willing and able to support moves from one department to another.
• A competitive salary for both teaching and non-teaching staff whereby pay progression is possible on a bi-annual basis, following successful performance
• Access to a salary sacrifice pension plan
• Enhanced sick pay that increases with your length of service
• Full-time equivalent staff receive 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays (set holiday pattern)
• Wellbeing champions and access to Mental Health First Aiders
• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance
• Access to private medical insurance
• Personal resilience and Wellbeing courses
• Dedicated wellbeing day each year
• Facilities:
  • Great buildings providing positive working environments
  • Free car parking at every site
  • Social networking opportunities across the organisation to create new relationships both inside and outside of the work setting.

Expanse Learning Wigan College, Orrell Lodge, Orrell Road, Wigan, WN5 8HJ

Department

Wigan College (ELWC)

Job Title

ELWC Pastoral Officer

Experience

2+ years experience working with students with additional needs.