Pastoral Officer - Wolverhampton

🚀 Pastoral Officer - Wolverhampton Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 Hours: Full-Time 8.30-4.30 (Mon-Thurs) 8.30-2.30 (Fri) Location: 1st Floor, Cleveland Court, Cleveland Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3HR This role is all about supporting our students' well-being, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and ready to succeed. You'll be the go-to person for safeguarding, attendance support, and providing guidance that empowers students to achieve their goals. Think of yourself as the person who helps turn potential into success! ✨ What You’ll Be Doing ✨ 🦸‍♀️Safeguarding Superhero 🛡️ Lead on all safeguarding matters, making sure every student feels safe, supported, and listened to. 📋 Keep records up to date and stay in the know about safeguarding legislation and guidance. 🤝 Work with outside agencies to get students the help they need, when they need it most. 🏆 Attendance Champion 🙌 Encourage students to turn up, stay engaged, and get the most from their time with us. 📊 Track attendance, follow up on absences, and make sure students stay on track. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Meet with parents/guardians to tackle attendance concerns head-on and find positive solutions . 💡Advice & Guidance Guru 🌟 Inspire students to aim high, believe in themselves, and achieve their dreams. 🧭 Signpost useful resources, career advice, and support services to keep students informed and empowered. 💬 Be a friendly and approachable source of advice, encouragement, and support. 🚀 Progression Pro 🤝 Work with staff to make sure every student moves on to something positive — whether that’s further study, training , or a job. 📈 Help students identify their next steps and stay focused on their goals. 🎉 Keep in touch with students post-program to cheer them on as they smash their goals! ✅ What You Need to Bring to the Table ✅ ✔ Level 2 in English and Maths ✔ Solid knowledge of safeguarding legislation ✔ Experience working with 16-18-year-olds ✔ Committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences and positive outcomes. ✔ Amazing communication skills (you'll be chatting with students, parents, and agencies). ✔ Brilliant organisation and planning skills. ✔ A positive, solution-focused attitude with the ability to think on your feet. ✔ The ability to handle challenging situations with patience and determination. ✔ Most importantly, a passion for motivating and inspiring young people. 💡 Bonus points if you have.. ✔ CEIAG Level 3/4 qualification ✔ Level 3 safeguarding training ✔ Experience in the Education/Training sector 🎁 Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It! 🎁 🎉 25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service 💰 Buy & sell annual leave 🏋️ Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising! 🚗 Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage) 📞 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 🏆 Long service & special recognition awards 🎟️ Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions ⭐ PRIDE monthly celebrations 🕑 Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!) 🎄 Christmas Savings…