Student Welfare Officer and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) - Lincoln Castle Academy

Lincoln Castle Academy; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary education institution in Lincoln is seeking a full-time Student Welfare Officer to empower students, particularly the disadvantaged, in accessing educational opportunities. The position involves assisting families, promoting welfare policies, and supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Ideal for candidates with a background in educational welfare. The academy emphasizes a safe, nurturing environment for student development.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Access to discounts platform

24/7 online healthcare access

Gym & fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Minimum 37 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in educational welfare or related field.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in overcoming barriers to learning.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies.
• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead as Deputy DSL.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem-Solving

Job description

Overview

Lincoln Castle Academy are looking to appoint a Student Welfare Officer and DDSL to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis.

Your new role As a Student Welfare Officer, you will assist in tackling underachievement by working in partnership with families, parents/carers, students and external agencies in a school context to enable students, particularly the most disadvantaged to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation. You will work directly with families in a non judgemental way empowering them and their family to get the most out of the educational opportunities available. You will also support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in the academy in your role as Deputy DSL.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974., Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school Lincoln Castle Academy is a medium sized secondary academy located in the Cathedral City of Lincoln. The Academy's location is within easy reach of the A15, making is easily accessible from across the county. With over 700 students on roll, Lincoln Castle is a busy and vibrant place. We are committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured in a safe, orderly, and stimulating learning environment. We believe that every child does matter and that by becoming fully involved in their learning, they will get the most out of their time with us and that their learning experiences will be both enjoyable and successful. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all our students and enjoy celebrating them as a school community. There is a huge emphasis on high academic achievement and personal development. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum. Lincoln Castle is a happy and caring place of learning that meets the needs of its pupils and its community.

Why join us? Our staff are talented and enthusiastic and will contribute to the academy's continued success. We have a staff rewards budget and socialise both as subject teams and as a whole staff. We also have access to a staff benefits scheme. At Lincoln Castle, we value the continuous professional development of all our employees and recognise that our staff and students are most successful when they feel happy, valued, challenged, and supported to achieve their very best. You would be joining a highly skilled and committed staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 37 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.