Inclusion Workers - FLK14815

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking Inclusion Support Workers to provide high-quality support for children and young people in our schools. The role is 35 hours per week on a term-time basis, with requirements including SVQ Level 3 or equivalent and a commitment to GIRFEC and social/emotional needs.

Successful applicants will be invited to a formal interview, and, if successful, must gain/maintain PVG scheme membership and receive Care Commission Scotland approval.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the job and person description.
• GIRFEC knowledge and social/emotional needs understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide inclusive support to children and young people in schools.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to meet learning and wellbeing needs.

Skills

GIRFEC knowledge

Social/emotional needs awareness

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit Inclusion Support Workers who are highly skilled practitioners, committed to delivering the very best experiences for our children and young people.

The key policy document for Falkirk schools is

Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by headteachers, teachers, early years practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners. It sets out clearly our aims for all learners.

Successful applicants will have:

• Prior experience and or qualifications at SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the attached job and person description

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend:

• A formal interview, focussing on your knowledge of GIRFEC and social/emotional needs.

You will work 35 hours per week on a term time basis.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

You will also require approval by Care Commission Scotland.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.