Family Welfare Officer (Part-Time, Term-Time)

Brighton & Hove City Council; Portslade by Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Brackenbury Primary School in Portslade seeks a part-time Welfare Officer to promote safeguarding, improve attendance and provide pastoral support to pupils and families. You will work with staff and external agencies to ensure every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn. The role requires a compassionate, proactive professional and involves travel to families by car.

This term-time only post is 15 hours per week, with 44 paid weeks per year, starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Knowledge of attendance legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with families and external agencies.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Use of a car is essential for visits.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding duties including Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead responsibilities.
• Attendance coordination and policy application.
• Pastoral care and referrals to support services.

Skills

Safeguarding

Attendance management

Pastoral care

Communication

Confidentiality

Car required

Education

Social work qualification

Experience in welfare / education

Job description

Brackenbury Primary School in Portslade seeks a part-time Welfare Officer to promote safeguarding, improve attendance and provide pastoral support to pupils and families. You will work with staff and external agencies to ensure every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn. The role requires a compassionate, proactive professional and involves travel to families by car.

This term-time only post is 15 hours per week, with 44 paid weeks per year, starting as soon as possible.