Family Support and Safeguarding Officer

Band H

Full time 36 Hours per week - 40 Weeks per year

Permanent

The Governors and Headteacher of Bedford Drive Primary School are looking for an exceptional candidate to fulfil the position of Family Support and Safeguarding Officer. The postholder will be the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. The post is ideally suited to someone with drive, resilience, determination and someone who thrives on a challenge.

This is a key position within our school community, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our pupils and their families. The successful candidate will be passionate about safeguarding and committed to promoting the welfare of children. They will provide support, guidance, and early intervention to families, helping to overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing.

The main focus of the role will be to:

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are effectively implemented and followed throughout the school.
• Complete safeguarding referrals, complete DLE¿s and lead on TAF meetings.
• Work directly with vulnerable children and families, providing early help, support, and intervention to improve outcomes and reduce risks.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to family support and child protection.
• Identify and assess needs, creating and delivering support plans to help remove barriers to learning and promote children's emotional, social, and academic development.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with statutory requirements.
• Support children who display challenging behaviours and support them to access relevant support.
• Contribute to the wider pastoral care of the school, working closely with teaching and support staff to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all pupils.
• Lead and facilitate parent workshops and groups based on the current needs of the school.
• Work with the attendance team to support vulnerable children and those at risk of EBSA.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience of working with children and families in a safeguarding, social care or educational setting.
• Demonstrates drive, resilience, and determination.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can work effectively with external agencies, school staff, and families.
• Thrives when faced with challenges and is proactive in finding solutions.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and caring school environment.
• A committed and enthusiastic staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the support and safeguarding provision within our school.
• Regular opportunities for supervision from an outside agency.

The closing date for applications is Monday 7th July 2025 at 12pm. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 14th July. Please return completed application forms with supporting letter to the Headteacher, Mrs Laura Horton to r.sh@bedforddrive.wirral.sch.uk.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Level DBS check.

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

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.