Family Support and Child Protection Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Free school lunch (optional)

Wellbeing initiatives

LGPS pension

Annual flu vouchers

Discounts (Blue Light card)

Subsidised hot breakfast Fridays

Job summary

Ludlow Junior School seeks a Family Support and Child Protection Lead to safeguard vulnerable children and support families. The role is full-time (37 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with an immediate start and DBS check required.

You will work in partnership with external agencies, contribute to safeguarding outcomes, and support families to access necessary services. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience with safeguarding and working with vulnerable children.
• Ability to build relationships with families and professionals.
• Enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK.

Skills

Experience with vulnerable children

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

External collaboration

Organisation

Job description

Ludlow Junior School seeks a Family Support and Child Protection Lead to work with vulnerable children and their families. The core of the work is safeguarding and child protection, backed by working relationships with external agencies and professionals. It is a full-time post running Monday to Friday, with a 37-hour week and a start as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the holder must pass an enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

What’s required

Experience

• Working with vulnerable children and families

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Excellent communication and quick relationship-building based on trust
• Working effectively with external agencies and professionals
• Organised and resilient

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to improving outcomes for children

What’s offered

• Professional development opportunities
• 10% discount on BH Live Active leisure centre memberships
• Annual flu vouchers
• Wellbeing initiatives, including weekly staff refreshments
• Optional free school lunch in exchange for short lunchtime supervision
• LGPS pension with significant school contribution
• Subsidised hot breakfast every Friday
• Option to apply for a 'Blue Light' card for discounts