Student Wellbeing Coordinator – Secondary School

Marchant Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time, permanent employment

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Welfare Officer for a Derby-based secondary school. You will provide day-to-day welfare support to students and act as a key contact for pupils needing assistance, while maintaining confidential records and liaising with safeguarding and pastoral staff.

The role requires strong interpersonal, organisational and safeguarding knowledge, with an emphasis on building trust, supporting attendance, wellbeing and inclusion within a collaborative school

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidential records.
• Understanding of safeguarding.
• Professional and approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day welfare support to students.
• Act as a professional point of contact for pupils requiring assistance.
• Listen to students and provide appropriate practical support.
• Identify and report welfare concerns.
• Monitor students receiving additional welfare support.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.
• Communicate concerns to safeguarding and pastoral staff.
• Work closely with Heads of Year and pastoral leaders.
• Liaise with parents and carers where appropriate.
• Support students experiencing difficulties that may affect attendance or engagement.
• Assist students returning following periods of absence.
• Monitor welfare-related attendance concerns.
• Support individual student welfare plans.
• Attend meetings concerning student welfare.
• Work with external professionals when directed by senior staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Escalate concerns appropriately.
• Support wider student wellbeing initiatives.
• Promote positive relationships throughout the school.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Support pastoral staff with administrative tasks.
• Maintain clear records of interventions and communication.
• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive school environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Confidential records

Safeguarding understanding

Professional and approachable

Team collaboration

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Welfare Officer for a Derby-based secondary school. You will provide day-to-day welfare support to students and act as a key contact for pupils needing assistance, while maintaining confidential records and liaising with safeguarding and pastoral staff.

The role requires strong interpersonal, organisational and safeguarding knowledge, with an emphasis on building trust, supporting attendance, wellbeing and inclusion within a collaborative school