Senior Family Support Worker (Qualified Social Worker)

SENIOR FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER  (QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER)

GRADE 4 - 36.5 HOURS PER WEEK DURING TERM TIME ONLY  

SALARY £27,741 - £34,728 PRO RATA (ACTUAL SALARY RANGE £24,784 - £31,730)

We are looking to appoint an outstanding professional into a new and exciting role, providing exceptional Early Help and effective support for children and families as part of our safeguarding provision and pastoral support offer. The successful candidate will oversee all significant needs cases, attend associated meetings and ensure support is timely and impactful for the child and the family. In addition, the successful candidate will have the knowledge and skills to support children and their families to overcome significant barriers to learning including the initiation and coordination of wrap around services to support children/ families in crisis. 

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with:

- Qualified Social Worker status 

- Experience of working in a fast-paced role, overseeing multiple children/families 

- Excellent prioritisation skills and ability to manage a busy workload 

- High standards of written and verbal communication, commensurate to a professional environment 

- A meticulous attention to detail 

- A proactive attitude and determination, including wider reading to enhance own and others’ knowledge and skills 

- A driving ambition to make a difference to every child and family.

For further details and an application form please contact Diana Atkinson on 0121 464 2409 or contact us online at www.swanshurst.org. Applicants requesting an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application, either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Swanshurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken. Conditions relating to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, 1975 (2013 and 2020) are set out within our application form