Position: Safeguarding & Welfare Officer

Location: Redbridge, Outer London

Salary: Local Government Pay Scale / Equivalent

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

ROLE DESCRIPTION

A supportive secondary school in Redbridge is seeking a compassionate and proactive Safeguarding & Welfare Officer to join their student support team ASAP. In this vital role, you will work closely with the pastoral team and Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote emotional well-being, attendance, and physical safety across the student body. You will serve as a primary contact for welfare concerns, conduct 1-to-1 pupil check-ins, coordinate early intervention plans, and liaise with families and local agencies to support vulnerable children.

DUTIES

• Manage day-to-day pupil welfare and safeguarding queries, ensuring adherence to Keeping Children Safe in Education standards.

• Deliver targeted 1-to-1 and small group welfare support for students experiencing emotional difficulties, mental health challenges, or low attendance.

• Log confidential records accurately and maintain updated student welfare files using CPOMS and internal monitoring systems.

• Work closely with external agencies including Redbridge child social care, mental health services (CAMHS), and local community support organizations.

• Partner with parents, carers, and teaching staff to establish supportive home-school strategies and early help interventions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven background in pupil welfare, pastoral support, youth work, or safeguarding within an educational or social services framework.

• Relevant child protection and safeguarding training (Level 3 or equivalent DSL qualification preferred).

• Strong understanding of statutory safeguarding frameworks, mental health first aid, and early intervention pathways.

• Outstanding interpersonal, empathetic listening, and crisis management abilities.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

SALARY

• Paid on the Local Government Pay Scale (Outer London), commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

BENEFITS

• Modern pastoral facilities with dedicated quiet rooms and specialized mental health support resources.

• Continuous professional development and accredited safeguarding and welfare training courses.

• Excellent transport connections across Redbridge and Outer London via the Central Line, Elizabeth Line, and major bus corridors, plus free on-site staff parking.

APPLICATION

To apply for this Safeguarding & Welfare Officer position, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.