Pastoral and Safeguarding Worker

• Annual Salary: £26,000
• Location: Manvers, Barnsley
• Job Type: Full-time
• Hours of Work: 9am-5pm mon-fri

Reed FE are representing a brilliant opportunity for a Pastoral Safeguarding caseworker to play a crucial role in supporting the needs of our young people aged 16+ who are out of Education and Training. This position is ideal for an experienced safeguarding professional who is dedicated to fostering positive relationships and advocating for students and their families.

• Relationships and Advocacy:
  • Build positive and professional relationships with students, families/carers, and external agencies such as Social Services, Mental Health, and Outreach teams.
  • Apply healthy and practical strategies to support disengaged learners and their families.
  • Help students and families advocate for themselves and others.
  • Attend and contribute effectively to all SEND Meetings, staff meetings, and training sessions as required.
• Administration:
  • Maintain and innovate new methods of record keeping to a high standard.
  • Assist with the consultation and transition process for students, prioritising information gathering and effective sharing.
• Outcomes:
  • Develop and sustain a network of partnerships for work placements and positive outcomes in employment, college places, or further education.
  • Support students effectively in identifying outcomes and suitable career pathways.

• Qualifications:
  • GCSE Level 4 (Grade C) minimum in Maths and English (Essential).
  • Youth Work qualification to at least Level 3 (Desirable).
  • Up-to-date Safeguarding Knowledge to at least Level 3 (Desirable).
  • Information, Advice, or Guidance qualification to at least level 2 (Desirable).
• Experience:
  • At least two years of experience working with young people (Essential).
  • Teaching experience with students with ASD, ADHD, ODD (Desirable).
  • Knowledge of Community Projects and Volunteering schemes within the London Area (Desirable).
• Skills, Qualities, and Attributes:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to build and maintain quality relationships through interpersonal skills and effective communication.
  • Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, promoting good progress and outcomes by students.
  • Ability to manage difficult situations professionally and sensitively.

• Competitive salary with London weighting.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

To apply for the Pastoral Caseworker position, please submit your CV to .

Successful applicants must undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check.