Family Support Worker

Abbey C of E Academy is now recruiting for a Family Support Worker. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

•  Permanent, Part time - Term Time

•  37 hrs per week Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year

•  To support pupils and their families in school, community and home settings and provide regular ongoing assistance to support inclusion

•  To provide a friendly, approachable and confidential point of contact for families

•  To provide support for staff (including the head of school) in the school, particularly when dealing with challenging or vulnerable pupils and families

•  To co-ordinate and complete EHAs in school for families within and connected to our school

•  To co-ordinate school support for families within school and liaise with other agencies to offer support for them

•  To follow schools’ policy on safeguarding and attend safeguarding meetings as required

About the Academy

Abbey CE Academy located in Daventry offers high quality primary education to children aged 7-11 years.

At the Abbey, our vision is ‘Together anything is possible’ and we really are a team. Highly skilled and dedicated staff, work alongside our enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils to achieve their full potential developing resilience and a love of learning. Learning is at the heart of all that we do and we encourage and enable the children to be anything they want to be in a happy, caring, safe and stimulating environment

Salary & Benefits

•  NJC 6-9 (FTE £23,893 - £25,119 per annum depending on experience) £20,987 - £22,063 pro rata

•  Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

•  Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

•  Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

•  Rewards and Recognition Scheme

•  Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

Experience:

Essential

•  Relevant family work or pastoral support experience

•  A professional qualification relevant to the post such as social work, teaching, youth work or other relevant qualification

•  GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Desirable

•  A relevant Degree

•  Other relevant courses i.e. Protective behaviours, drawing and talking etc

•  First Aid qualification

•  Team Teach qualification

•  DSL qualification

•  Driver’s License, business insurance and access to a vehicle

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Essential

•  Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain an organised and professional working environment

•  Significant experience of direct work with children and families

•  Experience working with families subject to child protection processes

•  Experience working in conjunction with other agencies and professionals and a good knowledge of agencies available to work with families

•  Ability to work on own initiative and under supervision

•  Ability to motivate self and other to achieve change

•  Ability to communicate effectively with children and families in individual and group settings

•  Ability to maintain accurate written/electronic records and produce concise and informative reports

•  Ability to recognise own limitations where specialist skills are required

•  Committed to professional development and performance management

•  Willingness to undertake duties outside normal working hours as required

Desirable

•  Experience working within a school setting

•  Working knowledge of management systems e.g. Bromcom

•  Working without close supervision

•  Crisis intervention

•  Safeguarding training and looked after children training

•  Good knowledge of local and national systems and pathways for providing support for families.

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.