Welfare Officer (including DDSL & Attendance), PHOENIX PLACE
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PhoenixPlace is a specialist independent school for girls with complex social, emotional and attachment difficulties. We provide education, nurture and support across key stages 3 and 4 and are looking for an experienced, dynamic and dedicated Pastoral Assistant to join our team who can contribute significantly to the positive growth of the school.
PhoenixPlace supports young girls with various needs (e.g. SEN and mental health). Candidates will need to understand that the role can be challenging on a day-to-day basis, dealing with complex emotional and behavioural needs of vulnerable young females. It is essential that candidates applying for this role have some experience of applying de-escalation strategies and where needed positive handling/restraint techniques. The school will provide ongoing training.
Working as part of the Pastoral Team under the direction of the Director of Pastoral Care, the successful candidate will have proven experience and will be responsible for the pastoral care/well-being, progress, inclusion and guidance of all students in the assigned Key Stage or as directed by the Pastoral Director.
To be the first point of contact for any behavioural issues regarding assigned students. To ensure that all behaviour and attendance recording is diligently kept. Act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and monitor Attendance.
PhoenixPlace is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. We have a strong safeguarding culture and expect applicants to continually develop their practice in this area. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Professional references will be sought prior to commencement of this post.
Please visit our website to download a full job description and recruitment pack for this role via the button below. We are looking to fill this role asap. Enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Closing date: November.
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