Key Worker (Temporary)(Term-Time Part Time) - REN12598

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Key Worker to join their Pupil Support Team. This role involves providing essential support for young individuals in need of additional assistance within a nurturing environment. Applicants should ideally have SVQ Level 3 and relevant experience, with opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive and dynamic team setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Familiarity with GIRFEC and behaviour support strategies.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with additional support needs.
• Provide targeted assistance in a nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with the Pupil Support Team to deliver high-quality support.

Skills

Communication

ICT Skills

Assessment Skills

Recording Skills

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

ASL qualification (desirable)

Job description

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As a successful and inclusive school, the support provided for learners is at the highest quality and the work of the Pupil Support Team is key to this.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and dynamic team and the role of the Key Worker, working with young people who require targeted support in our nurturing base, and beyond.

Therefore, it is essential that you are educated to SVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Previous experience of working with young people within an educational setting providing support to vulnerable young people and their families is also essential along with an understanding of issues facing pupils with additional support needs.

You must have experience of the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) and knowledge of behaviour support strategies.

You will have excellent communication, ICT, assessment and recording skills. Be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative, be enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have a flexible approach to the service.

Experience of working with young people with ASN and ASL qualification are desirable.

This post will be temporary for a period of 12 Months subject to business needs and funding.

Interviews will be Tuesday 24 th June 2025.

If successful, you will be required to become a PVG Scheme Member. If you would like further information in relation to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .