Pastoral Support & Safeguarding Specialist

Manchester Secondary Pupil Referral Unit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Secondary PRU is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer to join our Pastoral Support Team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on safeguarding pupils, attendance monitoring and providing timely interventions.

You will manage a caseload, compile data reports and liaise with Social Care and partner agencies to support vulnerable students. The post involves attendance, safeguarding casework, and contributing to high-risk safeguarding processes within a strong multidisciplinary context.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience of working with young people in similar environment
• Experience of working with vulnerable / 'at risk' young people
• Experience of working with internal / external agencies
• Good ICT knowledge and skills
• Full driving license and own car

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective safeguarding of pupils; including attendance monitoring and management
• Compile and review data reports and written reports
• Provide advice and guidance on safeguarding issues
• Manage a caseload of pupils with appropriate interventions
• Refer to Social Care and access family support where needed
• Attend Child Protection meetings, Case Conferences, LAC reviews and Youth Justice PEPs
• Collaborate with partner agencies and school staff to provide timely interventions for at-risk pupils

Skills

Highly organised

Excellent communicator

Understanding of children’s needs

Resilient

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

Level 4 in relevant subject

Level 2 English

Level 2 Mathematics

Tools

Driving license

Own car

Job description

Manchester Secondary PRU is seeking a Pastoral Support Officer to join our Pastoral Support Team on a permanent basis. The role focuses on safeguarding pupils, attendance monitoring and providing timely interventions.

You will manage a caseload, compile data reports and liaise with Social Care and partner agencies to support vulnerable students. The post involves attendance, safeguarding casework, and contributing to high-risk safeguarding processes within a strong multidisciplinary context.