Secondary School Welfare Officer

TN United Kingdom; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Secondary School Welfare Officer to support student well-being starting September 2024. This role involves providing emotional and practical support, collaborating with staff and parents, and implementing strategies to enhance mental health. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in a pastoral role, demonstrating empathy and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive environment where your commitment to student welfare can truly make a difference.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Supportive work environment

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a welfare or pastoral role.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and practical support to students facing welfare issues.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to address welfare concerns.
• Develop strategies to promote student well-being and mental health.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Understanding of Safeguarding Procedures

Education

Relevant qualifications in social work or counselling

Job description

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Secondary School Welfare Officer, Barnet

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Barnet, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Secondary School Welfare Officer

Position: Secondary School Welfare Officer

Start Date: September 2024

Location: Barnet

Full Time: 8:30-3:30

The Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Secondary School Welfare Officer starting in September 2024. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the welfare and well-being of our students, working closely with staff, parents, and external agencies to provide comprehensive support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emotional and practical support to students facing various welfare issues.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to identify and address welfare concerns.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote student well-being and mental health.
• Liaise with external agencies and services to provide additional support when needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of welfare cases and interventions.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of school policies related to student welfare.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant qualifications in social work, counselling, or a related field.
• Experience working with young people in a welfare or pastoral role, preferably within a school setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine commitment to student well-being.

Requirements:

• The right to work in the UK.
• Has or is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Demonstrated commitment to education and personal growth.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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