Family Support Worker

POST: Family Support Worker

LOCATION: Thorns Collegiate Academy

GRADE: Grade C SCP 5 – 8

SALARY: £11,918 - £12,496 per annum

(based on 2.5 days)

HOURS: Between 2 and 2.5 days negotiable, term time + 4 weeks FTE pro rata

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to work in innovative ways to encourage outstanding relationships between parents and the Academy and work directly with children and parents in the community, particularly with the most vulnerable. To help children and their families overcome barriers to learning and supporting them to access amenities or information.  

Key Responsibilities:

·        Act as an advocate for young people with the academy/school, parents/carers and other agencies.

·        Develop and deliver programmes of activities that enhance learning and promoting lunchtime, after school and holiday programmes.

·        Develop links with and utilise the resources of the community.

·        Work in partnership with Welfare Officers to identify and address absence patterns.

·        Actively promote good relationships between schools and families and encourage participation. 

·        To support the safeguarding team as a deputy DSL working closely with the DSL, Safeguarding officers and Deputy DSL team

·        To offer emotional and practical support to parents and their families, in their own homes and in the community.

·        To offer a whole family / family centred approach to families with complex needs and who are identified as those requiring early help.

·        To build trusting relationships as well as knowledge and understanding of local resources and community and statutory services, including Mental Health Teams, Social Services, Health, CAMHS, schools and voluntary services, and communicate effectively with them in the best interests of the child and family.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

This is a unique role with capacity to demonstrable a real impact on children, families and the school. The successful candidate will:

·        Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·        Be resilient and tenacious in their approach.

·        Be passionate and committed to helping others.

·        Understand the operational role and its strategic elements to build outstanding relationships with children, families and professionals.