Senior Welfare Manager - Q3 Academy Tipton

Q3 Academy Tipton is an ambitious and rapidly improving Academy, fully committed to raising achievement for students, developing and retaining high quality staff and curriculum innovation. Our Academy's success is underpinned by a relentless focus on raising standards, developing the whole child and improving the quality of provision in every area.

We are looking for a Senior Welfare Manager who is able to support the Safeguarding & Welfare Department. The post is vital in providing operational, welfare, guidance and support within the Academy. You will have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding in relation to the education sector and have experience of successfully working with staff, families and external agencies. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills with the ability to work with tact and discretion when dealing with welfare issues. You will be confident, have exceptional organisational skills and be a strong and effective team player, as well as being able to lead staff in relation to safeguarding.

Some of the duties and responsibilities are:
- To work in close relation with the Designated Safeguarding Lead with responsibility for safeguarding and child protection, including delivering training.
- To lead and manage the Welfare Team (safeguarding and counselling).
- Ensure that there is joined-up support of children considering all factors that might affect their wellbeing and learning (safeguarding, attendance, illness, etc.)
- Oversight of high profile safeguarding cases and child protection.
- Provide support and advice to other staff on child welfare and child protection matters.
- Participate in strategy discussions and inter-agency meetings.

For a full list of duties please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All post holders are subject to a Satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and satisfactory employment references, as well as identification and qualification, prohibition and barred list checks which will be required before commencing duties.

Please note: Only completed application forms will be considered for this vacancy, unless you have a disability which makes it difficult to complete.

For a full list of duties please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply: To apply for this vacancy please complete the attached application form and return it to Eleanor Forté, HR Administration Assistant – e.forte@q3tipton.org.uk 

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All post holders are subject to a Satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and satisfactory employment references, as well as identification and qualification, prohibition and barred list checks which will be required before commencing duties

Hours:

37 Hours per week, Term Time (Inclusive of 5 INSET Days) + 5 Additional Days, to be directed to meet Academy needs, permanent

Salary:

Band E Point 18 - 25 (FTE 24,982 - £29,577) Actual salary £22,772 - £27,188

Address:

Q3 Academy Tipton, Alexander Road, Tipton, DY4 7NR

Closing Date:

Friday 7 May 2021 at 12 noon

Supporting documents
Job Description
Person Specification