Children's Welfare Officer
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL12 0ET |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75781372 |
Summary
Post Title: Children’s Welfare Officer
Responsible to: Headteacher
Location: St. Patrick’s RC Primary School
Salary: Grade 7 scp 25 29 Actual Salary £24,928 - £27,204 (£36,363- £39,682 FTE)
Term of Contract: Maternity Cover, Fixed Term
Working pattern: Term Time Only
Hours per week: Part Time 30 hours per week
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Monday 9th February 2026
St. Patrick’s RC Primary School are currently seeking a Children’s Welfare Officer. The school’s mission statement is ‘Together through love and Service we will come to know God and grow to be the individuals we were created to be’. We are a well-established, experienced team, where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
St. Patrick’s are looking for a Children’s Welfare Officer to work as part of the Pastoral Support team at the school. As one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leaders you would be responsible to and work in conjunction with the Safeguarding Lead in facilitating and developing safeguarding and child protection policies, training, procedures and guidance. In your role as a Children’s Welfare Officer, you will oversee Whole School Attendance, code registers and analyse data on a day-to-day basis tracking absences.
You will liaise with external agencies as required and have a good understanding of how they function e.g. Education Welfare, Children’s Services and signpost accordingly and attend strategy meetings as required. You will complete emotion-based non-attendance work with identified children and families. You will complete welfare/home visits etc as required, ensuring that all actions are followed up in line with Safeguarding requirements. You will work closely with the School’s Senior Leadership Team to ensure that pupil’s needs are identified and met.
The Trust
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Trust at the beginning of a journey of transition, development, and growth within the multi-academy trust
Our Mission
Our Trust Mission is simple, it is to make Christ known, making lives better for our communities, our children and young people.
Our Values - One of Hope
Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, we are people of hope. We have a complete belief in the future we will build together. By offering our children, staff and schools’ opportunities to grow and flourish, we make aspiration and ambition a reality. Our people, just like St Teresa are relentless and fiercely ambitious. We will always reach for that which seems to be just out of our grasp.
One of Courage
As modelled for us by St Teresa of Calcutta, we will have the courage to do what is right. As a community, we will not shy away from making decisions that ensure our communities thrive. We will be brave in our actions. As a truly Catholic organisation this courage will be most apparent in how we collectively support the most vulnerable.
One of Innovation
St Teresa of Calcutta changed the world. Together, we will always be pursuing new ideas and best practice in all areas of our work. We will prepare our children and young people for the world that awaits them. A world which they will shape and change.
We are seeking an individual who has:
- GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade A*-C or Level 9-4
- A relevant Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline
- To be willing to attend further training as required
- Recently worked and demonstrable experience of working in safeguarding with; vulnerable children, young people and families
- Experience of working within/alongside Children’s Services
- Up to date working knowledge, experience and understanding of legal frameworks and legislation linked to children’s welfare, including safeguarding, attendance and school admissions
- To have the ability to lead Early Help assessments and attend safeguarding meetings
- Knowledge and experience of developing attendance strategies
- Experience in building positive relationships with hard-to-reach families
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Competent use of Microsoft Word and excel
- Experience of meeting deadlines
- Ability / willingness to drive or work off site as required e.g. home visits, meetings
We can offer:
- A supportive and dedicated Local Governing Body and Staff
- Highly effective safeguarding procedures.
- A working environment where all feel valued and respected.
- Supportive colleagues and governors with a clear vision and high aspirations for the school.
- A highly dedicated and inspirational team.
- A commitment to relevant, personalised Continuous Professional Development.
- A happy, calm and welcoming working environment.
- Opportunities to work within the wider STOCCAT team
- Generous 22.7% Local Government Pension scheme employer contribution
- Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable)
The Trust is committed to welcoming individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation or marital status or whether you are pregnant or on parental leave or from a socio-economic background. We welcome applicants from all communities and from people that identify with those characteristics.
To apply for the vacancy, follow the link - https://ce1057li.webitrent.com/ce1057li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=38983700Dm&VACANCY_ID=6912461Tie
Commitment to Safeguarding:
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references, including your suitability to work with children. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Applications will only be considered from individual applicants on our standard application form, and not via CV alone or agencies. An online search will be performed on all shortlisted applicants in accordance with the Trust’s safeguarding procedures and Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a form for self-disclosure of cautions and convictions.
Shortlisting date: TBC
Interview date: TBC
*Please note we only accept applications submitted via our website*
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