School Welfare Officer, 37 hpw (Term Time Only plus up to 20 days as and when required)

You will work directly under the school safeguarding lead and be responsible for the welfare of our students both inside and outside of school. The successful applicant will have experience of working with young people and their families and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences. The candidate will also have experience of working within the education or social care sector.

The main areas of responsibility include:

• Assist with the management of referrals and liaise with relevant external agencies


• Undergo training (including Prevent awareness training) to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to carry out the role


• Raise awareness of child protection policies and welfare, safeguarding and child protection issues


• Take responsibility for the management of Child Protection files


• Ensure you are always available for staff to discuss safeguarding concerns


This is an excellent opportunity to enhance the lives of our young people in our school community and support our most vulnerable families.

Boldon School and South Tyneside Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

In line with the guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Anyone interested in this post should complete an application form and submit a letter outlining their skills and experience. The application form is saved in "Supporting Documents".