Welfare and Wellbeing Support Officer Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire Contract: Full-time, term-time Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Start Date: ASAP Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with a secondary school in the Wellingborough area to recruit a Welfare and Wellbeing Support Officer to join their dedicated pastoral team. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing, engagement, and personal development. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing targeted pastoral support and helping to remove barriers to learning. The role will involve: Providing one-to-one and small-group wellbeing support to students Supporting pupils with emotional, social, behavioural, or mental health needs Acting as a trusted adult for vulnerable or at-risk students Working closely with pastoral staff, safeguarding leads, and external agencies Supporting attendance, behaviour, and reintegration where required Maintaining accurate records in line with safeguarding procedures The ideal candidate will: Have experience working with children or young people in a pastoral, care, or education setting Be calm, empathetic, and able to build positive relationships quickly Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection Be resilient, organised, and able to manage sensitive situations professionally Be committed to promoting student wellbeing and inclusion In return, the school offers: A supportive and collaborative pastoral team A positive working environment focused on student welfare Ongoing support from Tradewind Recruitment, including access to CPD opportunities The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references. To apply: If you are interested in this role, please apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment for more information.