Education Welfare Officer/Student and Family Support Worker

Education Welfare Officer/Student and Family Support Worker x 2

Grade 5 points 15-20 

£25,878 to £28,371 per annum FTE (actual £22,133 to £24,265 per annum)

37 hours per week/39 weeks per year, permanent contract

Required for ASAP

King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, a cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers and a cash plan including therapy benefits. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).

We have a vacancy for two confident, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced Education Welfare Officer/Student and Family Support Workers to join a successful pastoral team in the School from January 2023 on a permanent contract.

These posts are very important in the School and the School is seeking to appoint individuals who can liaise effectively, skilfully and sensitively with students, families and external agencies to improve the outcomes for students.

The successful candidates will:

• enjoy working with a wide range of young people and adults in a busy learning environment

• have knowledge and understanding of young people from varied backgrounds and communities

• have excellent organisational skills and is reliable, efficient, flexible and adaptable

• have strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills

• have excellent inter-personal skills and can use their initiative when necessary

• have relevant experience of successfully supporting young people and families

• be able to make a real contribution to the life of this School

You will join a strong, highly effective pastoral support team providing support to students and families to improve their engagement with School and learning. You will be expected to work flexibly and effectively with student, families, staff and external agencies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. All applicants are required to read the Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy incorporating Self-Harm and Online Safety.

Please note: Only applications on the standard Sheffield LA application form will be accepted. 

CVs will not be considered

For further details please contact Tom Hall at recruitment@kes.sheffield.sch.uk or visit www.kes.sheffield.sch.uk/vacancies                                   

Closing date: Friday 2nd December 2022