A safeguarding welfare and attendance support post in the safeguarding team at Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham, a specialist secondary and post-16 academy for young people with autism. The role centres on responding to safeguarding concerns, supporting students who avoid school for emotional reasons, coordinating referrals to specialist services and delivering pastoral and therapeutic work. It works alongside the Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager within a multi-agency approach, with families and external agencies. An enhanced DBS check is required and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Promote the safety, wellbeing, attendance and personal development of students
- Work with students, families, external agencies and academy staff
- Respond to safeguarding concerns
- Support students who avoid school for emotional reasons
- Coordinate referrals to specialist services
- Deliver pastoral and therapeutic interventions
- Work collaboratively with the Safeguarding, Welfare and Attendance Manager
- Contribute to a multi-agency approach that puts children and families at the centre of decisions
Experience
- Experience of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children and families
Skills & knowledge
- Building positive relationships with students, parents, carers and professionals
- Excellent communication, report-writing and organisational skills
- Working sensitively, professionally and compassionately in challenging situations
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
Other
- Shared commitment to enabling young people with ASC to achieve success and independence
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
