Safeguarding and Education Welfare Advisor/Consultant

Job Title: Safeguarding and Education Welfare Advisor/Consultant
Location: Greater Manchester

Are You Ready to Make a Difference? Join Us!
Are you passionate about the well-being and education of children? Do you have a desire to share your expertise with schools and educational settings? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Role Overview:
To act as a Safeguarding and Education Welfare Advisor, working with children, families and providing specialist knowledge and expertise to schools and education settings. This role ranges from working closely with senior leaders to improve practice within their school or setting by providing advice and consultancy, to facilitating reflective safeguarding supervision and working directly with children and families to safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families on behalf of the school.

Salary and employee benefits:
· £27,000 - £32,000 Pro Rata term time only + 2 weeks (based on experience)
· Full time role, 37.5 hours a week (term time only + 2 weeks)
· A day off for your birthday or a significant other’s birthday
· Flexible working to support your work-home life balance
· Some remote and virtual working

· Pension contributions

What We're Looking For:
A passionate and driven professional who has had experience working within schools or Local Authorities within a safeguarding and/or attendance capacity. The ideal candidate would have experience of being a Designated Safeguarding Lead, education welfare officer or early help practitioner. The candidate would be committed to working with professionals, children and families to change and improve the outcomes for children and young people. Excellent communication skills and relationship-based practice would be at the heart of the candidate's approach to working with children, families and KD Safeguarding customers.

Why KD Safeguarding?
At KD Safeguarding, we're dedicated to creating a supportive and forward-thinking environment. We value diversity and believe in the power of collaboration to create meaningful change. When you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're becoming part of a community committed to making a positive difference to children and the systems around them.


Ready to Embark on This Exciting Journey?
If you're ready to join a team that's dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! Apply now!
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch and speak with the Director of KD Safeguarding: kerry.dawson@kdsafeguarding.co.uk . If you wish to read more about KD Safeguarding and who we are please visit our website. If you would like a copy of our safeguarding and child protection policy, please contact office@kdsafeguarding.co.uk to request this.

How to apply
Please read the relevant documents and complete and send the application form to office@kdsafeguarding.co.uk. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 6th May 2024
Interviews: 24th May 2024
Start date: September 2024

Note: You will need to have a full driving license, access to your own vehicle and business insurance as the role requires travel within and around Greater Manchester. KD Safeguarding have a responsibility and are committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the disclosure and barring service. At KD Safeguarding we have a rigorous and robust recruitment process and as such satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks, online searches and employment history will be required prior to appointment.

KD Safeguarding is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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