Family Support Worker

Drove Primary School; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

Discounts for Teachers

Job summary

Drove Primary School in Swindon invites applications for a Family Support Worker to join our caring community. You will work in partnership with parents, carers and external agencies to help pupils participate fully in school life and reach their potential.

We value diversity, inclusion and the development of our staff. NVQ Level 3 in childcare or related field is preferred, with experience supporting families and safeguarding responsibilities within a school setting.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline such as childcare, social work or family work.
• Experience working with parents, carers, pupils and external agencies.
• Able to deal confidentially with difficult or sensitive situations.
• Flexible and committed to supporting vulnerable children and families.

Skills

Confidentiality handling

Sensitive issues management

Flexible and committed

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Childcare/Social Work)

Job description

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Vacancy Details

Drove Primary School is based in the heart of Swindon, Wiltshire. We are a three-form entry school with approximately 650 children on roll, as well as our own nursery on site. At Drove Primary School, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. Our community is woven together by the collaboration of our school communities' cultures, languages, and backgrounds, each adding unique perspectives and enriching the learning experience for all. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024), the school was rated “GOOD”, with “Outstanding” in personal development. —a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community. Our biggest ambition is to give our students “the roots to grow and the wings to fly”. The roots to grow from a solid academic footing ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. The wings to fly as a person, secure in the knowledge of who they are, and what they want from life.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a nurturing, positive and driven Family Support Worker to join our hard-working team, working in partnership with parents, carers, pupils and external agencies to ensure all of our pupils have the opportunity to participate fully in school life. If you are looking to continue your career as a Family Support Worker in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Family Support Worker we would like to join us will be:

Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or have similar experience) in a relevant discipline such as childcare, social work, family work etc.

Experience and success of working with parents, carers, pupils and outside agencies.

Able to deal confidentially and confidently with difficult situations and sensitive issues.

Flexible and committed to working with our most vulnerable children and their families.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here.

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010