This non-teaching support role in the Child Protection Team at Manor Church of England Academy leads on child protection and keeps safeguarding arrangements in line with Trust and statutory guidance. The post holder works directly with pupils on child protection, child in need or early help plans, and those who are looked after. Close work with social workers, police and youth offending services, a busy caseload and some meetings outside school hours set it apart. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Lead on child protection issues across the academy
- Keep safeguarding arrangements in line with Trust and statutory guidance
- Work directly with pupils on child protection, child in need and early help plans
- Support care-experienced and looked-after pupils to feel safe and able to thrive
- Work in partnership with social workers, police, youth offending services and community organisations
- Apply the Trust Safeguarding Practice Model, "Think Family - Think Community"
- Manage several cases and projects at the same time
- Attend meetings outside the school day where needed
- Complete continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced criminal records and barring checks
- Scrutiny of employment history
- Robust references
- Other vetting checks
Other
- Flexibility to work on a number of cases and projects at once
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Occupational Health service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Support from an experienced school leadership team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
