Safeguarding Co-ordinator

**Employer**: Halton Borough Council Schools

**Salary**: £23,541 - £27,041 per annum pro rata

**Location**: Halton Borough Council

**Contract**: Permanent

**Working Pattern**: Full Time/Term Time

**Hours**: 37 hours per week. Mon-Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm, Fri 8.30am-4.00pm, Term Time Only.

**DBS Check**: Enhanced

**Closing Date**: 18/08/2023 at 23:55

**Reference**: ACD/23/250764

**DITTON PRIMARY SCHOOL**

**Liverpool Road, **Widnes, **WA8 7HD**

**JOB VACANCY - **Safeguarding Coordinator**

**37 hours per week, term time only**

**Grade 6 Point 15 - 22**

**Required as soon as possible**

The Governors wish to appoint a highly motivated, creative and skilled practitioner to join the extremely committed staff at Ditton Primary School. You will play a major role in the safeguarding of our children and a lead role in promoting good pupil attendance at school.

**You will**:

- Act as a champion for safeguarding;
- Support and promote, track and intervene to promote high levels of pupil attendance at school (in line with or above national average) with the Attendance Officer.
- Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils;
- Attend meetings with regards to safeguarding, early help or child protection acting as the school’s representative;
- Liaise with, support and signpost our vulnerable families;
- Maintain safeguarding files and records;
- Liaise with the local authority and other professionals;
- Inspire, motivate and support both children and staff;
- Be an excellent practitioner with proven management and organisational skills;
- Be able to work as part of the safeguarding team and wider school team;
- Have a positive attitude to school life.

**We can offer**:

- An opportunity to work alongside others for professional support and challenge;
- A thriving school committed to the highest quality education;
- An enthusiastic community of supportive, committed staff, governors and parents, working within a strong multi-academy trust with a network of safeguarding co-ordinators;
- Happy, friendly, hard-working children who are keen to learn;
- Opportunities for professional and personal development.

The role is term time only 8.30am to 4.30pm (Monday to Thursday) and 8.30 to 4.00pm (Friday), 37 hours per week 30 minute lunch break.
- Warrington Borough Council as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority._ _

**How to apply**: