Pastoral Officer

**About Juniper Training**: Juniper Training is a leading provider of high-quality vocational education and training. We are dedicated to equipping young people with the skills, knowledge, and qualifications they need to thrive in their careers. Our programs are designed to inspire and challenge learners, helping them to achieve their full potential. **About the Role**: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate **Pastoral Officer** to join our team. Your primary focus will be to safeguard the welfare of all students, promote British Values, and prevent radicalisation. You will play a key role in managing safeguarding protocols, improving student attendance, and ensuring the overall well-being of our students. **Key Responsibilities**: **Safeguarding**: - Lead on all safeguarding matters within the Centre. - Maintain and update safeguarding records in line with legislation and best practices. - Stay informed about current safeguarding legislation, including "Keeping Children Safe in Education." - Coordinate support from external agencies to provide students with the help they need. **Attendance**: - Promote a culture of high expectations regarding student attendance. - Monitor and follow up on student absences, ensuring robust intervention strategies. - Hold meetings with parents/guardians to address attendance concerns. **Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG)**: - Support students in fulfilling their potential by raising aspirations and expectations. - Provide access to information on local and national support agencies for career and educational advice. - Ensure that students receive the guidance they need to take their next steps confidently. **Progression**: - Collaborate with Centre staff to ensure all students progress to a positive destination. - Track student progression and provide ongoing support even after they complete the program. - Network and engage in marketing activities to promote the Centre's success stories. **Targets**: - Achieve the targets set to meet contractual and performance obligations. **Person Specification**: **Essential Qualifications and Experience**: - Level 2 in English and Maths - Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation - Experience working with 16-18-year-olds **Desirable Qualifications and Experience**: - CEIAG Level 3/4 qualification - Level 3 safeguarding training - Experience in the Education/Training sector **Skills and Attributes**: - Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with students, parents, and external stakeholders. - Strong organisational and planning abilities. - Innovative, solution-focused, and able to work on your own initiative. - Ability to handle challenging behaviour with a positive, persistent approach. - A passion for developing and motivating others. **Why Join Us?** At Juniper, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. All employees are expected to understand their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding, and full training will be provided as part of our onboarding process. **Additional Information**: - The annual leave with this role is predominately to be used in line with traditional school holidays, 10 days can be used within term time. - As Juniper evolves to meet the needs of our students and stakeholders, there may be occasional changes to your role in line with organisational goals. **Benefits**: - **A Supportive Team**: Be part of a close-knit, supportive team at Juniper Training that is dedicated to helping you and our students succeed. - **Professional Growth**: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. - **Impactful Work**: Contribute to shaping the future of students by equipping them with essential vocational and employability skills in a nurturing and passionate environment. - 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day per year after 2 years continuous service - max 30 days - Buy and sell annual leave - Paid mileage 35p per mile (above and beyond normal work mileage) - EAP - Long service awards - Employee awards/special recognition - Juniper lottery - Dragons Den - PRIDE (monthly) - Early finish Friday (2:30pm) - Christmas Savings Club - Eyecare (reimbursement of some costs) - Cycle to Work - Electric Car Scheme (after 5yrs LOS) - Critical Illness cover (after 5yrs LOS) - Corporate events throughout the year - At Juniper, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that diverse perspectives enhance our environment and our ability to serve the community._