Pastoral & Safeguarding Caseworker – School

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

CPD & online training access

Health Cash Plan

Eyecare vouchers

Flu vaccination clinics

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Manchester is seeking a School Safeguarding Caseworker – Family and Pastoral Support on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work with pupils, families and agencies to support welfare, attendance and safeguarding across the school community.

As first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, you will determine needed actions, coordinate multi-agency involvement, and deliver parenting programmes to families.

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 working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupil welfare and progress and coordinate with agencies to aid vulnerable pupils.
• Advocate for pupils, ensuring voices are heard and needs met.
• Facilitate multi-agency collaboration to secure safe educational settings.
• Act as first contact for safeguarding concerns and make referrals.
• Deliver parenting programmes to groups of parents.
• Promote attendance and provide high-quality support services.

Job description

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School in Manchester is seeking a School Safeguarding Caseworker – Family and Pastoral Support on a full-time, permanent basis. You will work with pupils, families and agencies to support welfare, attendance and safeguarding across the school community.

As first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, you will determine needed actions, coordinate multi-agency involvement, and deliver parenting programmes to families.