Family Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academy is seeking a Family Support Worker to enhance student success by supporting families and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and/or families is essential.
• Ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support students and their families in school and community.
• Communicate effectively with external agencies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Organization

Job description

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Salary (Actual Salary): £27,930 to £29,784

Working Pattern: 37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time + 15 days

About the Academy:

Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth offers a blend of contemporary classrooms, outstanding SEND provisions, and friendly academic staff, making it an ideal environment for those seeking to work in a progressive academy setting.

With an additional new building accommodating 900 students, the school is committed to continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment, supported by a strong vision and moral purpose.

Our recent Ofsted inspection report states:

“Pupils are well cared for, and they are safe at Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth. The school puts pupils’ best interests first, and staff know pupils well. The school often goes to great lengths to support pupils and their families, especially at times of great need.”

This role emphasizes the Academy’s ongoing commitment to serving the local community.

Feedback from staff is continuously sought, received, and valued by senior leaders. Staff feel positively about support from leaders, workloads, and wellbeing. The academy also promotes a strong support network across departments, encouraging staff to support and empower each other.

This is an ideal environment for individuals looking to join an academy on a positive transformation pathway.

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Family Support Worker to join our team. The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with children and/or families is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support our students and their families.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and eager to contribute to our success, we want to hear from you.

The role involves supporting students and their families both in school and in the community, providing ongoing assistance to improve students' future success in school and home settings.

You will need skills to communicate effectively with external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for our students and families.

Time management and organization are crucial. You must be approachable, confidential, and able to relate to others sympathetically.

This is a fantastic opportunity, and you must possess the skills and determination to make a positive impact on our students' lives.

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