Job Description

Salary

Grade 6 - 28,142 - 31,022 Pro Rata

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Open Ended

Job category/type

Education

Job reference

REQAA6572



Haverfordwest High VC School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Pupil Wellbeing and Safeguarding Officer to join our committed team. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality pastoral care in the School, liaising with and working alongside the relevant pastoral staff including the Designated Safeguarding Team, Achievement Leaders, Pastoral assistants, the School Nurse and the School Counsellor, as well as external agencies.

The successful candidate will assist with all operational aspects of safeguarding across the school and play an active role in promoting emotional wellbeing and safeguarding for all pupils. You will be responsible for responding effectively to daily safeguarding concerns and will work closely with the Pupil Wellbeing and Safeguarding Manager, deputising for them as and when required.

In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing development of school policies, practices, and guidance relating to safeguarding and wellbeing, while maintaining accurate central records of safeguarding case files and caseloads. This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and external professionals. You should be highly organised, discreet with sensitive information, and committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for young people.

We are very proud of the achievements of our students at Haverfordwest High VC school and are keen to share information to help you to make a successful application. You can visit our website for more information about the school or the school Facebook or Instagram accounts.

Grade 6 - 28,142 for 37 hours per week for 45.8 weeks per annum equating to 25,799.53 pro rata.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

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Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.



This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.