Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Fixed Term Contract - Required As Soon As Possible until 31st December 2025

Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week, Term-time (plus 4 weeks)

Grade 8 FTE Salary (£31,364 - £35,745) Pro Rata Salary (£30,890 - £35,205) pay award pending

This is a new role within the school to improve the life outcomes and opportunities for the children and their families of Charnwood Primary Academy. This will include working with all families in need of support including vulnerable groups, SEND, Pupil Premium eligible, LAC and EAL pupils.

We are looking for :

• A professional who can support parents to have an understanding of the EHCP process and other SEND issues through liaison with the SENDCo.

· To develop home/school links between the school and families.

· To support with parenting skills by providing parenting guidance and support, either on a one-to-one basis or via parent workshops.

· To have specific responsibility for attendance across the school.

· To work within the ‘Spotlight for Attendance’ programme to improve attendance rates across the school.

· To visit family homes by arrangement if this is necessary.

· To provide practical help and emotional support for families particularly at times of crisis and organising meetings and drop-ins at appropriate times with relevant children and families.

· To be a DSL.

Charnwood Primary Academy offers:

• An opportunity to work with other professionals and experienced staff.

• A commitment to your professional development.

• A supportive staff team & senior leadership team.

• An excellent working environment.

A completed application form and letter of application, maximum of two sides A4, to be returned to office@charnwood.staffs.sch.uk by 9th May.

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: Charnwood Primary Academy, Purcell Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7PH.

"This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Closing date for applications: 9.5.24 @ 12pm

Interview: 14th/15th May

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: £31,364.00-£35,745.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/05/2024
Reference ID: Family Support Worker