School Social Worker or Experienced Child and Family Support Worker - Maternity Cover.(Secondment Opportunity Welcomed).

School Social Worker or 

Experienced Child and Family Support Worker -Maternity Cover. (Secondment Opportunity Welcomed).

Salary Grade:  Minimum Grade 8 to 10, depending on qualifications and experience

Salary Range: per annum £29,860 to £33,795

Contract: Event linked maternity cover post, 35 hours per week (negotiable). Required from 20 April 2020 

Castlebar is an ‘Outstanding’ Special School (June 2018) for primary aged children. The school is also the lead school for the Ealing Primary Teaching School Alliance. We are very proud of our achievements, but more than anything we are very proud of the children we are privileged to work with.  

We are committed to supporting our pupils and families and are seeking an experienced person while our social worker is on maternity leave. We will consider applications from qualified social workers but equally will consider applications from experienced family workers who wish to broaden their knowledge and experience in a special school setting.

Essential Qualities include: 

• Significant experience of working with and engaging parents/carers and children 

• The ability to develop and deliver a range of family learning opportunities to support parents/carers to engage more fully in their child’s learning and to reintegrate parents into work or study

• Drive, enthusiasm, resilience and positive attitudes

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong partnership skills, working professionally and confidently in close liaison with schools and other agencies

We can offer: 

• A fantastic school with excellent facilities including rebound therapy and swimming pool

• A supportive and caring staff

• Great possibilities for professional development

• A commitment to work life balance 

For further information please follow the link to our school web site where you can download the application pack and gain a comprehensive insight into our school. School website: www.castlebar.ealing.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies/ 

Applications deadline: Thursday 27th February 2020   Interviews: Thursday 12th March 2020

Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please contact the school office for a suitable date and time.

Castlebar is committed to Safeguarding Children - All candidates will require Enhanced DBS clearance.

Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check  and will be asked to provide a good conduct certificate.