Lead Case Worker

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers an exciting opportunity for a Lead Caseworker to join their Pastoral Support Team. This permanent role involves managing a dedicated team to ensure the safeguarding of pupils and delivering case supervision. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supporting vulnerable young people, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusion and strives to provide a nurturing environment for all students. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least Level 4 in a relevant subject such as Teaching or Social Care.
• Experience working with vulnerable young people and line management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of Pastoral Support Officers ensuring effective safeguarding.
• Compile and review data reports, providing guidance on safeguarding issues.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Understanding of Children’s Needs

Resilience

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Education

Level 4 Qualification in Relevant Subject

Level 2 Qualification in English

Level 2 Qualification in Mathematics

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time,8.45 to 3.45 Monday to Friday in Term Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:Qualified to at least Level 4 in a relevant subject – e.g. Teaching, Social Care, Youth Work, Careers Guidance
Salary: £36,602 - £41,161 Per annum

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Pastoral Support Team as a Lead Caseworker on a permanent basis.

The purpose of the role is the effective management of a small team of Pastoral Support Officers to ensure the effective safeguarding of our pupils; deliver case supervision and support for the team.

Supervision of the team includes compiling and reviewing data reports, reviewing written reports and providing advice and guidance on safeguarding issues.

You will also manage a caseload of pupils yourself, ensuring pupils are supported with appropriate interventions.

Manchester Secondary PRU is an established Pupil Referral Unit, with sites across the city, which supports young people with complex needs by:

1. Leading a creative and high quality curriculum;
2. Promoting inclusion for some of Manchester’s most vulnerable young people;
3. Developing a nurturing and safe environment for all pupils across a number of settings

We work closely with a range of external agencies to promote the Manchester Inclusion Strategy; a city-wide initiative to ensure that the most vulnerable young people in Manchester receive the education that they deserve.

About the Candidate

Personal qualities:

• Highly Organised
• Excellent communicator
• Understanding of children’s needs
• Resilient
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified to at least Level 4 in a relevant subject – e.g. Teaching, Social Care, Youth Work, Careers Guidance
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics or equivalent
• DSL or higher level safeguarding trained/ experience in safeguarding
• Experience of working with working with young people in similar environment
• Experience of working with vulnerable / 'at risk' young people
• Line Management experience
• Experience of working with internal / external agencies
• Experience of risk assessments and defensible decision making
• Delivery of staff training and CPD
• Full driving license

About Us

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice)

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.