Monarch Education is working in partnership with a specialist secondary school in Bolton to recruit a dedicated School Social Worker to support pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
This is an opportunity to join a highly supportive, trauma-informed setting where relationships are at the heart of everything they do. Many pupils have experienced significant adversity, trauma and disruption throughout their lives, and the school is looking for a professional who can help remove barriers to education, support emotional wellbeing and contribute to positive outcomes for young people.
The school follows the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) and seeks individuals who can build trust, demonstrate compassion and maintain consistency, even during challenging situations.
The successful candidate will work closely with pupils, families, external agencies and the wider pastoral team to provide preventative and targeted interventions that improve attendance, engagement and overall wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting vulnerable pupils with SEMH and additional needs
- Working directly with students experiencing social, emotional and behavioural challenges
- Building positive relationships with pupils and their families
- Liaising with local authorities, social care teams, CAMHS and external professionals
- Supporting safeguarding, child protection and early help processes
- Conducting assessments and contributing to support plans
- Delivering interventions focused on emotional regulation, resilience and wellbeing
- Working alongside school leaders to reduce barriers to learning
- Supporting attendance, engagement and reintegration programmes where required
The ideal candidate will have:
- Degree in Social Work or relevant social care qualification
- Experience working with children, young people and families
- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
- Experience supporting young people with SEMH, ASC or complex needs
- Strong communication and multi-agency working skills
- A trauma-informed approach to supporting vulnerable young people
- Resilience, empathy and the ability to build professional relationships
This role would suit candidates from backgrounds including:
- Social Work
- Children’s Services
- Early Help
- Family Support
- Youth Justice
- Children’s Residential Care
- Education Welfare
- Youth Work
- CAMHS
- Alternative Provision
- SEND Education
The school offers a rewarding and supportive environment where staff are given the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day. The role is offered on a temp-to-perm basis, providing the opportunity to secure a long-term career within a specialist setting.
If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable young people, working collaboratively with families and professionals, and helping pupils overcome barriers to education, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education:
- GCA Approved Supplier
- opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- free Safeguarding training
- refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)
- online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information:
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
- Equal Opportunities – Monarch
- Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
- This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.
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