School Safeguarding Caseworker Family and Pastoral Support

About this Role

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust wishes to appoint a part-time School Safeguarding Caseworker Family and Pastoral Support at St James Catholic Primary School on a permanent basis, based on 28 hours per week over five days, 41 weeks per year (term time only plus two weeks).

The main duties of the role are:

To work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and agencies to support the achievement of pupils in each year group and ensure that there are smooth transition processes for all pupils and appropriate progress and achievement by vulnerable pupils

To be an advocate for pupils, supporting, protecting and promoting their welfare, championing the needs and rights of those who are vulnerable or with complex needs, ensuring that their voices are heard and responded to

To facilitate collaborative single or multi-agency working to ensure pupils have secure educational settings, are school-ready and are stable or, where possible, moving towards universal provision

To act as first point of contact for all initial safeguarding and child protection concerns and to take decisions as to which staff/agencies need to be informed and to make direct referrals

To deliver parenting programmes such as the Webster-Stratton programme and Parent Gym to groups of parents

To provide a comprehensive and high-quality support service to the school to improve overall school attendance

The successful candidate will:

Have strong moral and ethical principles and values

Be enthusiastic and motivated with an ability to inspire students

Be able to adapt and respond appropriately to challenging situations

Be flexible, open to new ideas, committed to working as part of a team and of course have a good sense of humour

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An opportunity to work within a welcoming and enthusiastic environment with wonderful children, supportive staff, governors and parents
• Close links and group support from the other schools in this forward-thinking Catholic multi-academy trust at this exciting time in our development
• An opportunity to be part of a team of dedicated, talented and hardworking individuals
• Entry into the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of 18.5%

A true commitment to Continuing Professional Development with access to a library of on-line training courses and fully accredited qualifications, and opportunities to access other relevant paid training

A range of employee benefits which support your well-being that includes:

o A confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is extended to members of your family

o A Health Cash Plan which is paid for by the Trust and gives access to a range of benefits which include covering the costs towards optical, dental, alternative therapy treatments, health screening and discounted gym memberships and a large range of retail discounts. Some benefits are also available to family members

o Flu vaccination clinics

o Eyecare vouchers

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school and meet with a member of the school’s senior leadership team. Please contact Mrs Boyce at (email address on the original advert) to make arrangements.

If you would like to apply for the position you should complete the Application Form available at 'Apply Now' . You should read the notes to applicants, privacy notice, job description and person specification.

Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, religion, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, sex and sexual orientation.

The Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post will be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks, satisfactory references, satisfactory online/social media checks and appropriate overseas checks and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The applicant will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants are advised that schools and colleges designated with a religious character in England and Wales are permitted by law to require certain posts to be filled by practising Catholics or individuals who hold a Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies. Where it is not a requirement of the role to be a practising Catholic, applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

It is not a requirement of this role to be a practising Catholic, and therefore applications are invited from individuals committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school.

Please note CVs and agency referrals will not be accepted.