The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

Learning Today in Preparation for Tomorrow

Grade 3 Family Support Worker (part-time 0.8 – 4 days per week)

Dame Ellen Pinsent School are looking to appoint a family support worker to  play a crucial role in supporting our pupils and families.

This is a fulfilling opportunity for anyone who is passionate about making a difference and enabling families to successfully navigate living with children, who have additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with children , families, school staff and a range of external agencies and will be organised, approachable and committed to supporting children and families.

The role will involve supporting families through early help processes, managing children’s medication, improving attendance and punctuality, family engagement and coordinating interventions that promote positive outcomes for pupils. You will build strong relationships with families, provide guidance and signposting to support services, and work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals to ensure the wellbeing and success of Dame Ellen Pupils.

The ability to build trust with parents and carers, communicate effectively with professionals and work sensitively with vulnerable families is essential, alongside experience working with young people, families or within education, social care, youth work or community services

Are you:

Ø      Organised

Ø      Proactive

Ø      Nurturing

Ø      Innovative

Ø      Compassionate

Do you:

Ø      Value the role schools can play in supporting families

Ø      Possess strong interpersonal skills

Ø      Understand the importance of safeguarding

Ø      Understand the concept of Team Around the Child working

          If you can answer yes to the above, Dame Ellen Pinsent needs you!

Full details of the role responsibilities and requirements, please see the attached person specification and job description.

Dame Ellen Pinsent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.  The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check with child and adult barred list checks, satisfactory references and pre-employment health screening.  In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we may conduct online searches of any shortlisted applicants. 

We Can Offer You:

• A fantastic working environment, with a fun team that works together for the benefit of our children.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and their families every day.
• Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to ongoing professional development opportunities
• An opportunity to make a REAL difference in the lives of our pupils and their families