School Safeguarding Caseworker Family and Pastoral Support

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint a School Safeguarding Caseworker Family and Pastoral Support on a full-time (35 hours per week), permanent basis.

Main Duties

• To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and agencies to support the achievement of pupils in each year group and ensure that there are smooth transition processes for all pupils and appropriate progress and achievement by vulnerable pupils
• To be an advocate for pupils, supporting, protecting and promoting their welfare, championing the needs and rights of those who are vulnerable or with complex needs, ensuring that their voices are heard and responded to
• To facilitate collaborative single or multi-agency working to ensure pupils have secure educational settings, are school-ready and are stable or, where possible, moving towards universal provision
• To act as first point of contact for all initial safeguarding and child protection concerns and to take decisions as to which staff/agencies need to be informed and to make direct referrals
• To deliver parenting programmes such as the Webster-Stratton programme and Parent Gym to groups of parents
• To provide a comprehensive and high-quality support service to the school to improve overall school attendance

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Qualifications / Personal Attributes

• Have strong moral and ethical principles and values
• Be enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to inspire students
• Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Be flexible, open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour

Please note that whilst the successful candidate will be appointed to a particular school within the Trust, the Trust reserves the right to deploy staff at any of its schools depending on need, where agreement is reached with all parties.

Additional Information

• Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%
• A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications, and opportunities to access other relevant paid training

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

• A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family
• A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members
• Flu vaccination clinics
• Eyecare vouchers