Pupil Care and Welfare Officer - Perth, United Kingdom - Perth & Kinross Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

LOCATION:
Perth Academy, Murray Place, Perth, PH1 1NJ

SALARY:
£16,005 - £19,990 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Fixed Term

POSITION TYPE:
Term Time Part Time

HOURS:
30 hours per week

£16,005 - £16, Hours per week, Term-time only)
Perth Academy, Perth

An opportunity has arisen to join our staff team as a Pupil Care and Welfare Officer.

You will work as part of our Pupil Support Faculty and alongside our existing Attendance & Family Engagement and Inclusion Officers.

As the successful post-holder, you will build positive relationships with young people to help them to ensure they attend and are supported to participate in school life.

The Individual:

The role requires a restorative, compassionate practitioner who is positive and solution-focused, who understands and has experience of engaging and working successfully with young people.

You will work in close collaboration with Principal Teachers of Support in identifying and engaging with those young people and families in need of support.

Some home visits and regular discussion with parents and families may be required as part of the support offered to young people.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Carole Leishman, Business Manager on

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.

You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.