Location
Ribbleton Avenue Infant School, Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 5RU (248 on roll)
Tel: 01772 796037
School website: www.ribbletonavenue-inf.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to join our school team. We have 210 infant children on roll and a nursery which accommodates 3 year old children. Our school serves a diverse community, with a vibrant mix of different religions and cultures. Many of our children have English as an additional language. The successful candidate will work with school colleagues, outside agencies and local community businesses to support our families and children using Early Help strategies.
Applicants must be willing to undertake DSL training as safeguarding duties will form a significant part of this role. Attendance monitoring and intervention will also be an integral part of the job advertised. There is a requirement to work an additional 5 days. This will be a flexible arrangement dependent on school need.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Essential Qualifications
English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent) (A*-C grades)
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
Evidence of Continued Professional Development relevant to this post
A willingness to undertake DSL training
Desirable Qualifications
ELSA training
Counselling
Mental Health First Aid Training
Paediatric First Aid Training
Essential Experience
Working with children and families who have a variety of needs
Working with outside agencies (CSC, Police, Health)
Working with School Management Information Systems (SIMS & CPOMS)
Attendance monitoring and intervention
Knowledge of Early Help Assessment and strategies (TAFs)
Desirable Experience
Supporting children with challenging behaviour
DSL referrals into Children's Social Care.
Community liaison with local businesses and support groups
Managing Grant Funding applications (Eden Red vouchers, Greggs Breakfast Club )
For an informal discussion please contact:
Visits to school are welcome. Please contact the school office to arrange a time and date.
Proposed Interview Date:
26/03/2024
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
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