Family Welfare Officer Job East Suffolk area,Bungay England UK,Education / Teaching

Location: Bungay

You will support high pupil outcomes through assisting the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Head of School in taking the lead on safeguarding and child protection across the school (including online safety and understanding the filtering and monitoring systems in place).

You will take part in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings and contribute to the assessment of children.

You will work in partnership with parents and carers, the wider welfare team and multi agencies through joint planning, training and monitoring of arrangements for the safeguarding and wellbeing of children and advise and support other members of staff on child welfare and child protection matters.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

To liaise with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the Head of School in relation to all aspects of safeguarding
To act as a source of support, advice and expertise within the school
To make referrals such as MARF, when necessary, by liaising with the DSL and then with relevant agencies
To assist in the arrangements for those moving schools, or other settings, ensuring that this is managed in an appropriate and child-centred way
To attend relevant meetings, strategy groups and case conferences
To maintain accurate, up-to-date, confidential documentation
To liaise with the Head of School to monitor and coordinate appropriate training for all staff
To liaise with the Safeguarding member of the Local Governing Body
To build good working relationships and liaise with relevant staff and other agencies
To network with other welfare practitioners and share best practice
To coordinate early help and intervention
To signpost parents and carers to relevant support agencies
To work in accordance with current legislation and regulations, in particular those associated with child protection and pupil safeguarding
To work with the pastoral and leadership team to monitor and support vulnerable pupils
To work in accordance with the school’s ethos and values
To comply with all school policies and procedures

Contact:
If you would like to discuss the vacancy further please contact Ashley Elder, Head's PA, on or in the first instance.

East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We reserve the right to close this post ahead of the stated deadline should appropriate candidates be appointed sooner.

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