Overview
Trinity School is looking for a School Based Social Worker who will work closely with our families and coordinate family support and safeguarding across the school. The aim is to ensure that all families are supported to overcome barriers to support each learner to achieve their full potential in school, at home and in the wider community. A key part of this role is leading our family support offer with the opening of a brand-new Family Centre based on the premises before the end of this calendar year.
The role offers an opportunity to apply expertise in supporting families and ensuring the well-being of learners with significant learning difficulties and disabilities. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, this role will allow you to contribute meaningfully to a vibrant and inclusive school community.
Applicants will need to be qualified Social Workers who are two years post qualified with safeguarding experience.
Job Purpose
Lead safeguarding and child protection at Trinity School. Collaborate with social services and external agencies to ensure student well-being.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee all safeguarding activities and policies.
* Develop intervention plans for complex situations.
* Train and support staff on safeguarding issues.
* Maintain confidential records and prepare reports.
* Support SEND students and their families.
* Liaise with social services and attend and/or coordinate multi-agency meetings.
* Support a large team of Designated Safeguarding Leads to triage records of concern as appropriate.
* Lead our team of family support workers, developing the school’s Family Support offer which includes a brand-new Family Centre due to be completed this summer.
We are committed to ensuring a consistent, high-quality provision for our pupils and will be looking for candidates who can offer excellent levels of attendance. Applicants will also be expected to commit to annual training and refreshers.
What the school offers its staff
Trinity School is an all-age (3 to 19) modern, vibrant Special School catering for learners with a wide range of complex needs including severe and profound learning difficulties. A number of pupils also have Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
Application and Selection
Please ensure that you write about how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria stipulated in this advert and as detailed in the person specification for the role. Visits to the school are welcome and advised for prospective applicants. Email office@trinity.bardaglea.org.uk to make an appointment with the Headteacher or a Deputy Headteacher. All applications should be made on the Trinity School application form available from the school website at:
https://trinityschool.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies
CVs will not be accepted and should not be submitted. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified of interviews.
Safeguarding and Employment Checks
Trinity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo online searches, and their referees contacted prior to the interview. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a comprehensive screening process, including a disclosure check, will be undertaken on all applicants. Right to Work disclaimer: Trinity School cannot offer sponsorship and can only consider applicants who already have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. If applying under a visa that permits employment, provide a valid immigration status and code at the interview stage to verify right to work.
Commitment to safeguarding: Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Our recruitment process follows keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including DBS, medical, references, and suitability to work with children. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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