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SalaryThe East Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre (SILC) is a 2-19 generic special school with 430 pupils on roll. All our pupils have special learning needs and some have physical/ medical difficulties. The East SILC is a complex organisation which operates on a variety of sites to provide a range of outreach services across the city, including partnerships with primary and secondary providers, the city-wide Physical Difficulties and Medical Service including a moving and handling service, as well as the Medical Needs Teaching Service for Leeds.
Do you want to join a team making a difference to children and young people’s lives?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Support Worker/ DDSL to join our team at the East SILC.
The successful candidate will be a highly organised and motivated individual, with a genuine passion for the safeguarding and social and emotional wellbeing of children and young adults, as well as supporting families in a holistic manner. They will need to have evidence of continuous professional development and experience relevant to the post, including carrying out family assessments, supporting children and families, and knowledge of national legislation related to safeguarding and Early Help. Ideally they will have experience of being the lead professional for Early Help Plans and supporting families to apply to RADAR for Direct Payments.
The person appointed will be based at the East SILC John Jamieson site, but as with all our posts, will be expected to work on any site as required. Start date as soon as possible.
The post is permanent subject to a 6 month probationary period
The East SILC has a progressive staffing structure which is supported by Continual Professional Development. A thorough induction process is in place.
Interviews to take place: 19th April 2024
To apply please visit https://www.eastsilc.org/News/Vacancies/
The East SILC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS formally CRB) and medical clearance from Leeds City Council’s Occupational Health Service.
It is illegal to apply if you are on the children’s barred list.
The East SILC promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
