Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

32.50 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Temporary - 1 year

Grade 5 - SCP 15 - 22

£27,803 - £31,364

Start date: September 2024

Kingsway Primary School – part of the Minster Trust for Education – are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Family Support Worker to start in September 2024. The successful candidate is to work alongside the SENCo, Designated Safeguarding Leads and Attendance Lead to provide holistic support for children and their families. They will be passionate about children’s emotional well-being, innovative and solution focused with the skills required to liaise effectively with parents and professionals to ensure that every child has the best start in life.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be at the forefront of developing our pastoral package. Their work will focus on preventative and early intervention activities and assist in tackling underachievement by developing relationships with parents and children in school – working collaboratively with them to help overcome barriers to learning and raise their aspirations. They will have the confidence to work in partnership with senior leaders as well as liaise with external agencies at all levels.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the successful candidate will be attending children protection conferences and completing detailed logs and reports. The successful candidate will be fully conversant with Keeping Children Safe requirements and will have experience in safeguarding practice and policy across a school setting.

We are looking for someone who is/has:

• Hardworking, organised, efficient and a flexible team player with drive and ambition to activate change.
• A true professional with excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Significant experience of direct work with children and families.
• Experience of leading on pastoral programs.
•  Relentless in their pursuit of seeking appropriate support for vulnerable children and families.
• Experience of working with a range of external agencies.
•  Confident in the use of information technology and is an excellent communicator.
•  Committed to professional development through purposeful CPD opportunities.

In return, we can offer:

• Motivated and friendly children who are excited about learning and strive to do their best.
• Enthusiastic, caring and welcoming staff team.
• Supportive governors and academic trust.
•  High quality professional development opportunities tailored to individual needs.
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Closing Date is midday on 22nd July 2024

Interviews will be held 24th July 2024

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged by appointment and will provide the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Please contact the school office on 01623 408259 or email office@kingsway.notts.sch.uk to make an appointment.

If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity to join Team Kingsway please submit an application form via the TES website and follow the guidance notes provided. For further information please contact hr@mitretrust.org.uk

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils.  Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike.  They are:

·        Integrity - we do the right thing

·        Wisdom - we think deeply

·        Kindness - we care about each other

·        Collaboration - we are better together

·        Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.