Family Support Worker & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead at Oak Green School

About the School:

Oak Green is a three-form entry primary school based in the heart of Aylesbury.  We have strong ties to our local community. We are a caring and friendly school, and we can offer you:

• ·         a welcoming community where staff, parents and governors are dedicated to working together to achieve rapid improvement and the best outcomes for every child.
• ·         a committed team of staff who give priority to supporting pupils’ personal development and well-being
• ·          motivated, well-behaved and hardworking children.
• ·         a strong commitment to your continuing professional development and career progression.
• ·         a commitment to work life balance

About the Role:

As a Family Support Worker, you will

• ·         promote and safeguard the welfare of children at Oak Green School
• ·         build and access a network of external support from a range of agencies, including local Health Services.
• ·         promote the safeguarding of children and young people in line with the school’s policies.
• ·         discuss with, and support staff in dealing with child protection concerns that arise.
• ·         support children and families across the school to ensure their needs are being met, issues addressed and enable them to access the support and services they may need to ensure their personal development, wellbeing and safety.
• ·         advise, assist and support parents to take responsibility for their child’s attendance, behaviour and health needs by building on the strengths of the family in addition to offering practical support where required.
• ·         ensure safeguarding systems are used effectively to keep children safe

Essential Qualities include:

• ·         Awareness of organisations that offer support for pupils and families nationally and in the locality
• ·         Experience of working to safeguard children and with engaging parents/carers and children who are vulnerable or have social and emotional needs
• ·         Approachable to children, families and professionals
• ·         Ability to build strong relationships and establish credibility with families, academic staff and senior leaders
• ·         Excellent organisational and communication skills, time-management and ability to prioritise workload
• ·         Able to work independently and be a team player
• ·         Be a positive role model, who can remain calm under pressure while working to deadlines
• ·         Competent user of IT systems (including CPOMS, BromCom or similar MIS, Microsoft, Internet and Email).