Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Manager

Job in Worcester, Worcestershire, WR1, England, UK

Listing for: WMJobs

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-19

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 32023 - 33631 GBP Yearly GBP 32023.00 33631.00 YEAR

Safeguarding, Attendance and Wellbeing Manager – Responsibilities

The successful candidate will monitor daily student attendance and punctuality, make first‑day absence calls, follow up on concerns, and develop and implement attendance action plans. He/she will act as lead Deputy DSL, manage CPOMS and other reporting systems, and promote safeguarding and child protection procedures in collaboration with external agencies. The role involves supporting students with welfare or pastoral needs, identifying at‑risk children, coordinating interventions, connecting families with external agencies, analysing attendance patterns and trends, maintaining accurate data records, producing regular reports, and working closely with parents, carers, staff and external professionals to support student welfare and attendance and coordinate multi‑agency support.

Qualifications

and Skills

Preference is given to candidates with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, CPOMS and Arbor (MIS). The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and maintain accuracy in data entry despite frequent interruptions. Strong communication skills, confidence and professionalism with individuals at all levels, a courteous, welcoming and positive approach, initiative, proactivity, and confidentiality are essential. A solid understanding of safeguarding requirements within a school setting is required.

Working

Hours, Salary, and Start Date

37 hours per week, term‑only plus 8 Professional Development Days (PDDs). Salary: SO2 SCP
26‑28, £37,280 – £39,152 FTE (pro‑rated to £32,023 – £33,631 per annum).

Start date:

1 September 2026.

Benefits

Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
Access to a cycle‑to‑work scheme
Free on‑site parking
Free access to Westfield Health and Healthy Extras, including:
- 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
- 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
- Eldercare Advice
- Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
- Gym discounts

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