Welfare Officer | Supportive School | Brent

Marchant Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is helping a Brent-based school recruit a Welfare Officer to support pupil wellbeing, attendance and pastoral care. You will be part of a team dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel supported and ready to learn.

You will monitor attendance, maintain confidential welfare records and liaise with families and external agencies while championing safeguarding and positive behaviour across the school. This is a full-time, ASAP-start role.

Qualifications

• Experience in welfare, pastoral, safeguarding or school support roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisation and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral support to pupils facing personal, emotional or social difficulties.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality; follow up on unexplained absences.
• Act as first point of contact for pupil welfare concerns.
• Maintain confidential welfare records and interventions.
• Liaise with parents, carers, teachers and external agencies to address concerns.
• Support safeguarding procedures and escalate concerns per school policy.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement across the school.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Record-keeping

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Are you a caring, organised and proactive professional looking for a Welfare Officer opportunity in Brent? A supportive school is seeking a dedicated individual to help promote pupil wellbeing, attendance and pastoral support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about ensuring children feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

About the Role

As Welfare Officer, you will play an important part in supporting pupils' welfare and helping the school maintain a safe, inclusive and positive environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing pastoral support to pupils experiencing personal, emotional or social difficulties.
• Monitoring attendance and punctuality, following up on unexplained absences where required.
• Acting as a first point of contact for pupil welfare concerns.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records of welfare incidents and interventions.
• Liaising with parents, carers, teachers and external agencies to address concerns.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and escalating concerns in line with school policy.
• Helping promote positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement across the school.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in a welfare, pastoral, safeguarding or school support role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, calm and professional approach when dealing with sensitive situations.
• Excellent organisation and accurate record-keeping abilities.
• An understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and child protection procedures.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

About the School

The school is committed to providing a welcoming environment where pupils feel valued, respected and supported. Staff work collaboratively to encourage positive behaviour, remove barriers to learning and ensure that pupils receive appropriate support when they need it.

What the School Offers

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to pupils' wellbeing.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The chance to contribute to pastoral care and safeguarding initiatives.
• A rewarding role within a school focused on pupil development and welfare.

This is a full-time opportunity with an ASAP start. Applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant welfare, pastoral or school-based support experience.