Child Protection Officer - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - Humber Education Trust

Humber Education Trust
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CHILD PROTECTION OFFICER - FREDERICK HOLMES SCHOOL

Grade & Scale point:7, SCP


Salary:
£28,371-£31,099 FTE, £24,588-£26,952 Actual, £14.71-£16.12/hr


Hours of work:37 hrs/wk,Mon to Thurs 8:30am to 4:30pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm
(30mins unpaid lunch per day)

Contract:
Permanent, Term-time + 5 days (195 days)


Start date:
April 2023

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Child Protection Officer to take a lead role in promoting the culture of ongoing vigilance to protect and safeguard children across our school._


We are looking to appoint someone who is enthusiastic, highly organised, emotionally resilient and able to prioritise a conflicting workload.

You will be expected to be a team player and contribute to the development of the school's policies and procedures in relation to the emotional needs of pupils.


Frederick Holmes School is an all age special school for pupils with severe physical disabilities and those with profound and multiple needs.

It is a school where all children are valued and all staff work extremely hard to deliver an inspirational curriculum in a supportive and caring environment.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:


  • Be the first point of support for the Designated Safeguarding Lead with regards to all child protection issues, complying with and developing policies and procedures.
  • Support the Mental Health Lead in managing and delivering pastoral support to pupils.
  • Support the emotional, behavioural and pastoral needs of all pupils.
  • Ensure comprehensive assessments of pupils to determine those in need of particular help.
  • Collaborate with DSL to ensure all staff understand their child protection responsibilities, developing, delivering and monitoring CP training where required.
  • Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging information, and facilitating support to ensure good attendance.
  • Establish effective relationships with professionals from outside agencies.


A commitment to work at all times within the policies of the Academy Trust and act within Health and Safety guidelines is mandatory.


THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:


  • Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
  • Experience of working with vulnerable children and supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties
  • Experience of preparing detailed sensitive reports
  • Knowledge of the range of issues that adversely affect children and families causing emotional distress
  • Experience of providing inschool support and knowledge for where to access outside support
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If you believe in the children in Hull, are passionate about our community and truly want to make a difference then we would love to hear from you._


AS A MEMBER OF HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST, WE OFFER:

  • Commitment to securing the very best provision and outcomes for all children.
  • A Trust with expertise in every area of the curriculum, both in primary and special settings, through our Teaching & Learning Ambassadors and peer networks.
  • Outstanding individually tailored continual professional development for staff at all levels.
  • Staff who feel valued and supported in their roles.
  • A caring and safe environment where we recognise the diverse needs of our community, ensuring our young people from all backgrounds thrive.
  • Ethical working with mutual respect and collaboration.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Claire Turner, HR Administrator, at Frederick Holmes School on Tel:
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Visits to our school are welcome and encouraged._ Please contact the main school office to make an appointment.


HOW TO APPLY:


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£28,371.00-£31,099.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:


All HET schools are continuing to comply with government guidance to manage the risk of serious illness from the spread of the Covid-19 virus.

We have a detailed risk assessment in place ensuring control measures help to protect our community.


Work Location:
One location

Expected start date: 20/03/2023
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