Welfare Officer

Woolmer Hill School; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Wellbeing Weekend

Free on-site parking

Professional development

Supportive environment

WMAT network

Job summary

Woolmer Hill School in Haslemere is seeking a Welfare Officer to join our dedicated pastoral team. You will support student wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development, working closely with parents, carers and external agencies to remove barriers to learning.

The post is 34 hours per week, term-time only, with a salary of £20,900–£26,300 actual (£25,727–£32,375 FTE). We offer a Health Cash Plan, wellbeing weekend, free on-site parking and strong professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with young people.
• Is approachable, compassionate and resilient.
• Can build positive relationships with students, families and professionals.
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Understands safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Can work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Is committed to helping every student achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide early intervention and targeted support for vulnerable students
• Support students experiencing emotional, social, behavioural, attendance or mental health challenges
• Act as a Safeguarding Officer and contribute to the school's safeguarding culture
• Work closely with parents, carers and external agencies, including CAMHS
• Promote positive mental health, resilience and wellbeing across the school
• Help remove barriers to attendance, engagement and achievement
• Support the delivery of student wellbeing and personal development initiatives

Job description

34 Hours per Week, worked over 5 days/ Term Time Only

Salary: £20,900 - £26,300 Actual (£25,727 - £32,375 FTE)

Make a Difference Every Day

At Woolmer Hill School, we believe every young person deserves the support, encouragement and guidance they need to thrive. We are looking for a caring, organised and proactive Welfare Officer to join our dedicated pastoral team and play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development of our students.

Working closely with the Welfare Team, Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENDCo, Heads of Year, Attendance Team and external agencies, you will help students overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance and achieve positive outcomes both in and out of school.

Why Join Us?

Woolmer Hill School is an oversubscribed and successful 11-16 academy located on a beautiful 25-acre site in Haslemere. We are proud of our strong community ethos, supportive staff team and wonderful students.

Our vision is simple: Proud to Belong. Proud to Achieve.

We Offer

• Health Cash Plan for all staff
• Wellbeing Weekend
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities to work within the Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT) network

About The Role

You will:

• Provide early intervention and targeted support for vulnerable students
• Support students experiencing emotional, social, behavioural, attendance or mental health challenges
• Act as a Safeguarding Officer and contribute to the school's safeguarding culture
• Work closely with parents, carers and external agencies, including CAMHS
• Promote positive mental health, resilience and wellbeing across the school
• Help remove barriers to attendance, engagement and achievement
• Support the delivery of student wellbeing and personal development initiatives

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience working with young people
• Is approachable, compassionate and resilient
• Can build positive relationships with students, families and professionals
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Understands safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
• Can work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Is committed to helping every student achieve their full potential

Safeguarding Statement

Woolmer Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to and Enhanced DBS check.