Welfare Assistant and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Stoke, ST9 9NY |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | JAN20262291 |
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Core Duties and responsibilities:To provide support and advice to pupils in line with promoting their academic potential, social care and personal potential.To encourage positive attitudes to learning and behaviour in and around school.To be on-call and be available to respond as needed throughout the school day.To carry out focused interventions (to support pupils’ SEND, welfare, social and emotional or academic needs).To support the school’s work to help improve pupils’ attendance at school.To engage in work with families and carry out home visits as directed and required.To collect and collate statements relating to incidents, following up directly when appropriate.To lead on and engage with parents in Early Helps.To lead on Young CarersTo maintain safeguarding recordsTo liaise with individual teachers in relation to the welfare and progress of individuals and groups of students.To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection and all aspects of safeguarding children.To help reduce the social and emotional barriers to learning for vulnerable pupils.To act as a mentor for targeted pupils and monitor their behaviour.To work with parents of pupils where behaviour is particularly disruptiveTo work with parents and pupils where attendance is a particular concernTo work with external agencies, seeking best support for pupils and families in line with need and complete relevant referrals. To work as part of the Welfare team, actively supporting school initiative and eventsTo work closely with the DSL and support with any meetings linked to safeguarding pupils’To be proactive in networking with the local community, raising awareness with parents of local support and building further opportunities for our students.To contribute to school social media and communication to raise awareness and signpost families. To work with other settings to prompt and safeguard children. GeneralContribute to the overall ethos/aims of the academy Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development as required.Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults during the course of their work. This post requires the post holder to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the post holder.