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Title of Post: Child Welfare Officer
Start Dates: Immediate
Salary: Scale 8
Hours: 37
Weeks: Term time only + 1 week
Contract Type: Full time
Contract Term: Permanent
Role
We pride ourselves on providing excellent pastoral care at Hylands so that every child can thrive and achieve the best possible outcomes. We are looking to appoint a Child Welfare Officer to act as deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer at the school.
The role requires someone who is experienced in working in safeguarding children with a calm manner, empathy, the ability to prioritise and a flexible working approach. They will be approachable, have sound people skills, strong written and verbal communication together with a 'can do' attitude. The post holder will act as a vital part of our fantastic pastoral team.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their achievements both inside and outside school. The post requires enhanced DBS clearance, medical checks and satisfactory references.
The school is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis
Information about the School
Hylands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and their achievements both inside and outside school. This post requires enhanced DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.