Safeguarding Support Worker

Ormiston Forge Academy, Cradley Heath, West Midlands, B64 6QU

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP pending pre-employment checks

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,328.00 - £22,006.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 2, SCP 3 - 5 (£24,796 - £25,584 FTE) Actual salary based on working 37 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Safeguarding Support Worker job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Ormiston Forge Academy is seeking to appoint a compassionate, committed and resilient Safeguarding Support Worker to join our safeguarding and pastoral team. This is a vital role supporting vulnerable students and their families, helping to remove barriers to learning and ensuring pupils feel safe, heard and supported.

It is a varied role that would capture the interests of a professional who enjoys supporting families and their children by working in many forms, for example, working with children on wellbeing and emotional resilience, 1:1 sessions on keeping children safe online and consent and attending multi-agency meetings of families open to external services.

Working closely with the DSL/DDSL, pastoral staff, attendance and behaviour teams, and external agencies, the successful candidate will manage a caseload of students and play a key role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Can work calmly, sensitively and professionally in challenging situations
• Is confident working with vulnerable young people and families
• Understands safeguarding procedures, early help and multi-agency working
• Can maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Works well independently and as part of a team

Experience in a safeguarding, pastoral or a child-focused role is highly desirable.

To be considered for the post you must have achieved:

• a minimum of GCSE Grade A to C or Grade 4 or above passes in maths and English.
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Family Support, Social Work, Childcare, Play Work, Community Development or Children’s Health, working towards or willing to obtain this level of qualification.
• First Aid qualification is desirable.

Located in Cradley Heath, West Midlands, Ormiston Forge Academy is a thriving secondary academy and sixth form. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to knowing every student as an individual.

Our values of Resilience, Aspiration and Respect underpin everything we do. We offer a rich range of opportunities beyond the classroom, including a sea cadets programme and access to our mountain centre in Wales, helping students build confidence, character and ambition.

At Forge, we are more than a school - we are a family.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kirsty Fleming, Academy HR Partner, on 01384 566598 or email: hr@oatforge.co.uk

To apply for the role please submit an application form via the link above by 9am on Wednesday 4th February 2026. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Ormiston Forge Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All of our academy policies can be found here: policies

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ormiston Forge Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1686 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Forge Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-forge-academy

Secondary Academy with Sixth Form provision. Part of Ormiston Academies Trust

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