School Safeguarding Caseworker: Family & Pastoral Support

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (emloy

Health Cash Plan

Continued Professional Development (CP

Employee Assistance Programme

Eyecare vouchers

Flu vaccination clinics

Job summary

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated School Safeguarding Caseworker Family and Pastoral Support on a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent basis. The role focuses on safeguarding, welfare advocacy, and collaboration with families and agencies to support vulnerable pupils.

The successful candidate will deliver parenting programmes, promote pupil welfare, and help improve attendance within a supportive Catholic multi‑academy trust environment.

Qualifications

• Strong moral and ethical principles and values.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to inspire students.
• Able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues, families and agencies to support vulnerable pupils and ensure progress.
• Advocate for pupils’ welfare and ensure their voices are heard.
• Coordinate multi‑agency work to keep pupils safe and school‑ready.
• Act as first point of contact for safeguarding concerns and make referrals as needed.
• Deliver parenting programmes such as Webster-Stratton and Parent Gym to groups.
• Provide a high‑quality support service to improve overall school attendance.

Job description

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is seeking a dedicated School Safeguarding Caseworker Family and Pastoral Support on a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent basis. The role focuses on safeguarding, welfare advocacy, and collaboration with families and agencies to support vulnerable pupils.

The successful candidate will deliver parenting programmes, promote pupil welfare, and help improve attendance within a supportive Catholic multi‑academy trust environment.