AddressWe are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to provide a family-centered, caring and approachable support for our school. You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School is at the heart of the community - set in extensive grounds, it is a school where children are happy and learn and strive to “Be kind, be safe and be their best selves.” We are proud to be beginning a new journey as part of the Flying High Partnership with all the exciting opportunities being part of a successful Multi Academy Trust brings.
At Stanhope, we describe ourselves as an “extra mile” school – always striving to deliver our best for the pupils in our care. We are a large primary school, based in two main buildings, but with one shared vision, to instill in our children, “A love of learning for life.”
We can offer you:
- A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school
- Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step
- An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership
- The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning
- A varied job where no day is the same!
- The opportunity for flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.
- Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
- An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff
We are looking for someone who:
- Is passionate about ensuring all our children achieve their potential.
- Is interested in education and its impact on the lives of children.
- Is caring, approachable and collaborative.
- Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Can work effectively with and without direction.
- Has enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism.
- Is a team player.
- Has an eye for detail.
- Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.
Your core duties will be:
- Collaborate with SLT to provide family-centered support, removing barriers to children's learning.
- Coordinate provision with the inclusion team, implementing attendance strategies.
- Work with school staff, offering support and guiding families to relevant services.
- Liaise with parents on welfare and home/school liaison matters.
- Serve as Designated Person for Safeguarding, attending meetings and making referrals.
- Prioritise tasks, utilising IT for administrative duties, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders.
For further information about Flying High Partnership, visit our website or have a look at our Recruitment Information Booklet where you can hear from our CEO, Staff, and Children from across the Partnership.
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.
We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
