Impactful School Safeguarding & Family Support Lead

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking a full-time School Safeguarding Caseworker Family and Pastoral Support. The role focuses on safeguarding, family support, and collaboration with agencies to enhance pupil welfare and attendance.

You will deliver parenting programmes and act as a central contact for safeguarding concerns, supporting vulnerable pupils and helping them become school-ready within a Catholic ethos.

Qualifications

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values.
• Be enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to inspire students.
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
• Be flexible, open to new ideas, committed to teamwork and have a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and agencies to support pupils; ensure progress for vulnerable students.
• Advocate for pupils, protect welfare, champion needs of those with complex needs.
• Facilitate single or multi-agency working to secure education, readiness and stability.
• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding and child protection, and make referrals as needed.
• Deliver parenting programmes such as Webster-Stratton and Parent Gym.
• Provide high-quality support to improve school attendance.

Skills

Strong ethics

Motivated

Team player

Adaptable

Humour

Job description

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking a full-time School Safeguarding Caseworker Family and Pastoral Support. The role focuses on safeguarding, family support, and collaboration with agencies to enhance pupil welfare and attendance.

You will deliver parenting programmes and act as a central contact for safeguarding concerns, supporting vulnerable pupils and helping them become school-ready within a Catholic ethos.