Welfare & Safeguarding 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

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.