Family Support Worker
Ref: SCH-WDT-0244 22 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 43.700 Pay Grade: NJC Scale 5 Point 12 - 17The Role
Due to our continued improvement, excellent reputation in the community and a further increase in pupil numbers we are extending our Safeguarding Team.
We wish to appoint a committed and dynamic Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team of support staff. The Family Support Worker will need to be flexible team player and have a passion for placing children at the heart of all decisions
The successful candidate will have the ability to build good relationships between children and families, and will provide exceptional support to ensure children are equipped with essential tools to succeed in their education.
Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.
A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.
Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.
The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory medical clearance.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent |
Essential
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Skills
| CPD / Training | |
|---|---|
| Willingness to undertake appropriate training. |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Ability to liaise with parents/carers and external agencies |
Essential
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Good level of ICT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and email |
Essential
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| Good inter-personal skills including mediation and conflict resolution |
Essential
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| Demonstrable awareness of legislation relating to the welfare and protection of children |
Essential
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| Demonstrate awareness of risk |
Essential
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| To have the ability to prioritise and organise own workload |
Essential
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| Relate to and work with others as a member of a team |
Essential
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Effective communication with children, carers and other professionals |
Essential
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| Ability to display an understanding of social/welfare issues as they affect children, families and schools |
Essential
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| Ability to work on own initiative within departmental protocols/procedures |
Desirable
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| Ability to deal with difficult situations |
Essential
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Related Documents
Safeguarding Information
The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.
The Grange Academy
Latham Avenue
Runcorn
Runcorn
WA7 5DX
Elaine Hall
hr@thegrangeacademy.co.uk