Job title: FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Company: Lancashire County Council
Job description: Location
Duke Street Primary School, Duke Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3DU (331 on roll)
Tel: 01257 239950
School website:
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and skilled Family Support Worker to support pupils and families in our popular and inclusive school, Initially, the main objective will be to support families in regards to attendance and punctuality. We are looking for someone who can engage positively with families and children, working within our dedicated outreach team.
The school serves a diverse community which has an increasing number of vulnerable families and families supported by pupil premium funding. The successful candidate will be a positive, highly motivated team player, and someone who is keen to grow as a professional, having high expectations of themselves. The governors are seeking someone who is able to work collaboratively, flexibly, as part of a caring, nurturing team.
Interested candidates will need experience of working with families and children, have an understanding of barriers that exist that prohibit children attending punctually and learning effectively. Experience of working alongside a range of different services is desirable, as is a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding children and support for families at Early Help Assessment (previously CAF) through to Child Protection level. The successful person will need to show initiative, demonstrate good interpersonal skills, have the skills to input into TAF/ multi agency meetings and gain the respect of children and family members.
The closing date is 9am on 05/01/2024.
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.
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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.
Expected salary: £25979 – 29777 per year
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Job date: Sat, 16 Dec 2023 01:02:17 GMT
