Family Support Worker - Ref: TV07625

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational federation in Walsall is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide dynamic support to children and families. The role involves improving attendance, coordinating support, and working closely with parents. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and excellent communication skills. The position requires travel to homes, making a driving license essential. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, and an enhanced DBS check will be conducted for the successful applicant.

Benefits

Employee Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience delivering support to children and families in a primary setting.
• Ability to engage with parents on a one-to-one basis.
• Driving is essential for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Improve attendance and work with outside agencies.
• Make referrals and attend meetings.
• Support children in school to overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Communication

Child Attachment

Safeguarding Awareness

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Child Care

Job description

Blue Coat Church of England (Aided) Infant and Junior Schools’ Federation

Springhill Road, Walsall, WS1 2LP

Family Support Worker

Permanent

Main scale G6 £29,093 - £33,366 pro rata

32.5 Hours per week term time only actual salary £22,078 - £25,320

Blue Coat Governors wish to appoint a Family Support Worker to start as soon as possible.

The Governors are looking to recruit a well-motivated, enthusiastic, and resourceful Family Support Worker with previous experience of delivering effective and dynamic support to both children and families in the primary setting. The role is wide ranging working across both the Infant and Junior schools and will include such things as improving attendance, working with outside agencies, signposting families, making referrals, attending meetings, home visits, co-ordinating Families First (Early Help) support, running sessions for parents and supporting children in school to overcome barriers to learning. You will be one of the trained DSLs in school.

Candidates must have relevant qualifications, have excellent communication skills to develop effective relationships with both children and families and be able to work within appropriate professional boundaries.

What we are looking for:-

• Ability to engage with parents/care giver on a one to one basis An awareness of Safeguarding and Child protection issues Ability to work independently with minimal supervision An understanding and knowledge of child attachment Previous demonstrable experience of working directly with children on both a one-to-one and group basis The role requires travel to homes, therefore driving is an essential part of the role. It is essential that candidates have use of their own vehicle, which have suitable business insurance, and a full driving licence. Travel expenses to carry out the role are provided A level 3 qualification or equivalent, for example: in child care, social care or family support work, is desirable.

There is a package or employee benefits available for all Blue Coat Federation employees.
At interview, candidates will be asked for photo identification and proof of qualifications. An online and social media check will be carried out for shortlisted applicants. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or religion.

Application forms, Job Description and Person Specification can be found on the Blue Coat Federation Website under Vacancies, alternatively please email Mrs L Harper Federation Business Manager for a pack. Email: [e-mail]

Website: www.bluecoatfederation.co.uk

Last date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 2^nd June 12pm