School Safeguarding & Wellbeing Support Worker

Ormiston Forge Academy; Cradley Heath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Forge Academy seeks a compassionate Safeguarding Support Worker to join the safeguarding and pastoral team. You will support vulnerable students and families, helping remove barriers to learning and ensuring pupils feel safe and heard.

Working with the DSL/DDSL, you’ll manage a student caseload, participate in multi‑agency meetings, and maintain confidential records while upholding safeguarding procedures in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in maths and English.
• NVQ 3+ in family support, social work, childcare or related field.
• First Aid qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable students and families to remove barriers to learning.
• Manage a caseload of students and participate in multi‑agency meetings.
• Work with DSL/DDSL and pastoral teams to promote safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate records with discretion and confidentiality.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding commitment

Professional discretion

Education

GCSE Maths and English (A-C / 4+)

NVQ Level 3 or above in Family Support / Social Work / Childcare

First Aid qualification desirable

Job description

Ormiston Forge Academy seeks a compassionate Safeguarding Support Worker to join the safeguarding and pastoral team. You will support vulnerable students and families, helping remove barriers to learning and ensuring pupils feel safe and heard.

Working with the DSL/DDSL, you’ll manage a student caseload, participate in multi‑agency meetings, and maintain confidential records while upholding safeguarding procedures in a busy school environment.