Family Welfare Officer (FWO) and Deputy Safeguarding Officer (DSO)

Swanwick Hall School; Swanwick CP; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in England is seeking a full-time Family Welfare Officer and Deputy Safeguarding Officer. This role involves supporting students and their families, safeguarding, and liaising with external agencies. The ideal candidate will possess effective behaviour management skills and knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements. Benefits include competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay and progression opportunities

Professional Learning Scheme

Discounted healthcare

Gym membership

High-street retail discounts

Career-average pension scheme

Wellbeing and health support

Qualifications

• Confidence and sensitivity in dealing with students and families.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• Good knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements.
• Experience working with SEND students.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and their families, raising attendance levels of targeted families.
• Provide early intervention and sign-posting in a preventative manner.
• Safeguard and protect students, deliver safeguarding training.
• Liaise with social services and other external agencies.
• Manage referrals to outside agencies.

Skills

Confidence and sensitivity in dealing with students and families

Ability to manage behaviour effectively

Good knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements

Experience working with SEND students

Job description

Grade and Salary

Grade 5: £21,532 – £23,008 per annum (29.5 hours – £31,537 – £33,699 full‑time equivalent).

Grade 6: £5,902 – £6,529 per annum (7.5 hours – £33,699 – £37,280 full‑time equivalent).

Working Pattern

37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year. The role is split: 4 days as Family Welfare Officer (Grade 5) and 1 day as Deputy Safeguarding Officer (Grade 6).

Contract

Permanent.

The School

Swanwick Hall – an 11‑18 school in the semi­rural village of Swanwick on the Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire border, within easy reach of the M1. The school has over 1,000 students and sits on a 23‑acre site surrounding a Grade 2 listed hall.

Mission: To provide students with opportunities and experiences that enhance their life choices and positively contribute to the world.

Role

This full‑time, term‑time position involves 4 days working as a Family Welfare Officer and 1 day as Deputy Safeguarding Officer.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils and their families, raising attendance levels of targeted families.
• Provide early intervention and sign‑posting in a preventative manner.
• Safeguard and protect students, deliver safeguarding training and deputise for the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Liaise with social services, CAMHS and other external agencies.
• Manage referrals to outside agencies.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Confidence and sensitivity in dealing with students and families.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• Good knowledge of statutory safeguarding requirements.
• Experience working with SEND students.

Desirable:

• DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) training within the last 2 years.

Why Join Us

We offer professional growth, a supportive environment and a dedication to employee wellbeing.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay and progression opportunities.
• Professional Learning Scheme to develop expertise.
• Employee benefits including discounted healthcare, gym membership and high‑street retail discounts.
• Career‑average pension scheme.
• Opportunity to share practice across the Two Counties Trust.
• Supportive and rewarding working environment.
• Wellbeing and health support – Education Staff Wellbeing Charter signed.

Application Details

Closing date for applications: Monday 15 December 2025, 9 am.

Interviews scheduled: Wednesday 17 December 2025.

Applicants must not be barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

The role requires a satisfactory enhanced‑level DBS disclosure, children's barred‑list check, two satisfactory references and successful vetting.

Online search and social media check will be part of due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

EEO Statement

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.