Safeguarding and Welfare Officer
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Oldham, OL8 3PH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75741099 |
Summary
Ref: 001025
The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Safeguarding and Welfare Officer x2
Hawthorns School, Tameside
Permanent
Commencing as soon as possible
About Hawthorns School:
Hawthorns School is a successful and happy primary special school located in Hattersley, Tameside. All our pupils are primary age with an EHCP and have complex learning difficulties and Autism, or on the pathway for diagnosis of autism.
Hawthorns School is part of New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust, a cluster of special schools, supporting the learning, social and pastoral needs of over 700 young people aged between 4 and 19 years.
About the Role:
We are seeking two dedicated and proactive Safeguarding and Attendance Officers to join our team. This pivotal role supports the wellbeing and safety of our pupils by monitoring attendance, working closely with families, and contributing to the wider safeguarding work of the school.
You will take the lead on daily attendance monitoring, ensuring accurate records and prompt follow-up of absences, while also supporting families to improve attendance where needed.
As part of the safeguarding team, you will complete DSL training and act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), maintaining accurate safeguarding records, liaising with external agencies, and keeping the voice of the child at the centre of all decisions.
The role also involves close liaison with health professionals and providing guidance to staff on medical and welfare matters, as well as building positive relationships with families through clear, supportive communication and leading on an early help assessments.
This is a varied and rewarding position that requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. You will play a vital role in ensuring our pupils feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.
If you are resilient, compassionate, highly organised and you want to make a real difference to the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you.
What makes this job so amazing?
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a fun environment with a dynamic team. They will be working with people who are passionate about the support and learning at Hawthorns. Successful candidates will benefit from:
- A fun environment where no two days are the same (expect the unexpected!)
- A fantastic supportive team.
- Working with an experienced team who can share valuable knowledge and skills.
- Career and development opportunities.
- The chance to make a real difference.
- Health plan
- Greater Manchester Pension Scheme
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere.
For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Salary: NJC points18-22 - £31,537 - £33,699 (Full time / full year equivalent)
Actual Salary pro rata: £26,973 - £28,822 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025 (9am)
Contracted Hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / term time + 5 days (195 days) Monday to Friday 8am until 4pm
Status: Permanent
Based: Hawthorns, Hattersley
Commencing: As soon as possible
Interviews: TBC
Further Info: Gail Lovell - gail.lovell@newbridgegroup.org
Completed application forms to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org
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