Safeguarding and Wellbeing Worker - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Safeguarding and Well-being Worker

Permanent contract

C1 point 12- 17

£20,530 - £22,499 Actual Salary

Closing date:
Monday 11th December 2023

Accountable to:
Designated Safeguarding Lead

Hours: 37 hours a week

Term time only + 5 days
The Governing Body are looking to appoint a Safeguarding and Well
- being team who are passionate about promoting the welfare, well-being and protection of children and supporting vulnerable families at Hunslet Moor Primary School.

This post is suitable for someone who has experience of working closely with parents and can demonstrate a regard, approach and professionalism that successfully develops positive dialogue between parents and school to develop mutual respect, understanding and confidence.

Key to this role is the agenda of parental engagement in order to support children's full access to educational opportunities in schools and other educational settings; and to work in partnership with other agencies to secure the best outcomes for children.

Working under the direction and supervision of the Designated Safeguarding Leader, the post holder will be expected to:

Fulfil the expectations of a designated safeguarding member of staff.
Support and facilitate the admission process and induction of pupils new to the school and also the transition for pupils leaving the school.
To 'signpost', or make available to parents, information on local support services.
To work in partnership with stakeholders to identify parent support groups and selfdevelopment or parenting classes with the purpose of enhancing family relationships.
To significantly contribute to the planning and delivery of parent classes. To analyse and respond to parent contacts with school.
To promote and monitor pupil uptake of opportunities to access extended provision for example, after

- school clubs that are in place to extend the curriculum. To analyse and respond to pupil access of extend provision.

Hold a full, valid driving license and the use of a car with business use insurance.

In turn we can offer:

A dedicated staff team who have high regard for the agenda of safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for our children.
A whole school ethos and approach centred on working with our parents and a commitment to building relationships.
The opportunity to play a significant part in driving the agenda of inclusion through leading initiatives and at a whole school level.
Ongoing CPD to support your own knowledge as a Safeguarding and Wellbeing worker.
The opportunity to be part of our expanding Safeguarding and Wellbeing team.

Closing date:
Monday 11th December 2023

Shortlisting:
Tuesday 12th December 2023

Interviews to take place on:
Tuesday 19th December 2023

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

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We embed the promotion of British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs into our school and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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