Are you a compassionate, proactive, and experienced professional with a passion for promoting the health and welfare of young people? This school is a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a dedicated Pastoral Health and Welfare Officer to join our thriving pastoral team. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring the holistic well-being, safety, and engagement of all our students, significantly contributing to their positive school experience and successful development.
The Opportunity:
As our Pastoral Health and Welfare Officer, you will be a key member of our student support services. You will work directly with students, parents, and staff to address a wide range of needs, from daily pastoral care and proactive health and well-being initiatives to critical safeguarding support. This is an impactful role for someone who is empathetic, proactive, and skilled in building positive relationships with young people and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
Pastoral Support: Providing first-line pastoral care and guidance to students, responding to their social, emotional, and practical needs within the school environment.
Health & Well-being:
Promoting positive mental health and emotional well-being across the school, delivering proactive interventions, and signposting students to appropriate internal and external services (e.g., CAMHS, school counsellor).
Supporting students with physical health needs, adm...