Children's Welfare Officer

Hamer School is a busy, vibrant, inclusive and successful community primary school - one that is based very much on valuing and working with all members of our school community.

We welcome ALL children to our school and have high expectations for each and every one of them; our aim being that they leave us as happy, confident, resilient and responsible individuals who are aware of their own worth and understand the valuable contribution that they can and do make.

Whilst we of course seek to ensure children achieve academically, our starting points is always that they feel safe, nurtured and valued and our whole school motto of ‘Care, Challenge and Fun’ underpins all that we do. At Hamer, we keep our values strong and our choices guided by a solid Hamer moral compass. 

Our children will always come first at Hamer and it is with this in mind that we are seeking to appoint a dedicated Children’s Welfare Officer to join our team. 

The successful candidate will:

·        have recent experience of working with vulnerable children, young people and families.

·        have recent experience of working within the child protection system.

·        have recent experience of multi-disciplinary work, including knowledge and understanding of the EHA process.

·        have recent and up to date working knowledge, experience and understanding of legal frameworks and legislation linked to Children’s welfare, in particular, safeguarding.

·        be the named Designated Safeguarding Lead for the school.

• be an integral part of the School Leadership Team (SLT).

·        act as lead professional, under the supervision of the Headteacher, SLT and the Governing Board, in all matters relating to Children’s Welfare, including safeguarding and child protection.

• represent and make informed and measured decisions on behalf of the Headteacher on matters relating to child welfare, including those at Child Protection Conferences and meetings, and during Court proceedings.
• provide, or signpost, effective programmes of work for and with children and families within the school.
• manage workloads effectively and efficiently, prioritising and responding to urgent need.

In return, we can offer you:

• the opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team of staff, parents and Governors.
• a commitment to high quality professional development.
• the opportunity to work with a range of professionals from within our IPLCN collaborative group of schools.

If you meet the requirements of the person specification and are keen to make a difference to the lives of our children we would welcome your application.

Please download an application form and further details from the website.

The closing date for application is: noon on Monday 12th June 2023

Shortlisting will take place on: Monday 12th June 2023

Interviews will take place: Tuesday 20th June 2023

Start date: September 2023 (though an earlier start date may be negotiated)

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.

Completed application forms should be completed by email to office@hamer.rochdale.sch.uk