Family Support Worker

Hours: 36 hour per week, Term Time Only. Daily hours will be discussed and agreed on appointment

Start Date: 1st September 2021

Dysart is a vibrant and Ofsted-rated outstanding school for pupils between the ages of 4-19 who have severe and complex learning disabilities, including Autistic Spectrum Conditions.  Our vision places our learners and their families at the heart of everything we do.  If you believe that pupils with SEN have an entitlement to engaging and exciting schooling then we want to hear from you.

Dysart School is part of Orchard Hill College & Academy Trust (OHC & AT) which is a family of specialist education providers. OHC & AT provides a stimulating yet safe learning environment enabling each pupil/student to achieve to their maximum potential whilst managing their specialist and complex physical, health and learning needs.

We are seeking to appoint a Family Support Worker who has the ability to develop excellent long lasting relationships with Dysart families.

You will be a skilled, experienced and child-focussed practitioner, with a background of relationship based work with children, young people and their families. You will be able to tailor your knowledge to work with families across a wide age range, including early years, secondary transitions, adolescents and preparation for adulthood.

We are looking for someone who has the skills to create a safe and supportive space for Dysart parents to access support, as well as an understanding of the services available to support families with SEN children.

As part of your role, you will be delivering focus group sessions as well as supporting families in a one to one capacity. Candidates must therefore possess good skills of time management, whilst demonstrating an ability to prioritise the progression of key tasks.

It is essential that you have a minimum of GCSE English and Maths (or the ability to prove competence at an equivalent level).

To apply, please complete online application form on TES website. Please note completed application forms must be submitted to apply for this position. CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date:  Tuesday 13th July 2021 4pm

Interviews:     Thursday 15th July 2021

Dysart School is committed to the protection of children and an enhanced DBS check will be required for these positions.