Welfare & Family Support Officer

Hatton Academies Trust Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Welfare & Family Support Officer to enhance students' educational experiences by addressing welfare challenges. The candidate will work collaboratively with families to facilitate access to educational opportunities. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject required.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (grade 5-9 or equivalent) essential.
• Experience in a pastoral support role for children & families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support children to access educational opportunities and overcome learning barriers.
• Conduct home visits in the local community.
• Work in partnership with families and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Ability to work under pressure

Emotional literacy

Anger management

Anxiety management

Education

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject

GCSEs grade 5-9 or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Closing Date:07/07/2025 09:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: 1/9/2025

Additional Information

Establishment: Oakway Academy Location: NN8 4SD Salary: 24712 - 27269 Department: Support Staff - Welfare Job Type: Part Time Closing Date:07/07/2025 09:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: 1/9/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 45.067 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP14 - SCP20

The Role

Welfare & Family Support Officer

Oakway Academy, Off Oakway, Wellingborough, Northants

NJC Scale Point 14- 20 (£28,624 to £31,586 FTE) Actual Salary £24,712 to £27,269 per annum

37 hours per week

39 weeks per year (term time + one week)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable Welfare & Family Support Officer to join our professional and experienced welfare team. The role is crucial in tackling underachievement by working in partnership with families and staff to enable children to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, resilience and the ability to work under pressure.In addition, the ability to carry out home visits in the local community is a key requirement of the role. Experience within safeguarding processes and procedures is essential and relevant training will be provided.

The post would suit someone who has experience and/or training of delivering welfare focused interventions to children/families (e.g. emotional literacy, anger management, anxiety management, drawing and talking).

A visit to the Academy prior to application is highly recommended .

If you have:

· Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject and/or proven experience of working successfully in a pastoral support role for children & families

· excellent written and oral communication skills

· exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork

· the ability to carry out home visits in the local vicinity

· a social care background or you are an active DSL

we would love to hear from you.

In January 2023, Ofsted confirmed that we are a ‘Good’ school.They said “The staff care deeply about all of its pupils” and “The school has high expectations for behaviour...Behaviour is good in lessons and on the playground.”

At Oakway Academy, staff are valued and supported.Here is some feedback from existing colleagues showing how they feel about working at our wonderful academy:

“My work colleagues are absolutely amazing and since working in schools for nearly 25 years I have never known such a friendly, compassionate and caring team!”

“All staff have been helping each other to do the best for our school”

“I feel that my ideas are listened to and discussed. I feel that the work I do is recognised and valued”

(Excerpts from Hatton Academies Trust People Wellbeing Survey 2023)

Oakway Academy is part of the Hatton Academies Trust.This expanding Multi Academy Trust is a family of schools collaborating in all aspect of teaching, learning and school management. The trust is dedicated to high standards of education for all our students, developing opportunities for all and passionate about lifelong learning.Oakway Academy provide education for approximately 600 children aged 4 to 11 and is committed to serving the children and families of the community.

You can apply for this vacancy, plus see the job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website:

**This is an ongoing vacancy; immediate interviews are available for the right candidates**

Education without limits; Integrity at all times

Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

GCSEs grade 5-9 or equivalent in Maths and English Essential

Skills

Personal Attributes

Suitable to work with children Essential

Reliability and integrity Essential

Energy, enthusiasm and perseverance Essential

Enjoy working with children in a respectful and empathetic manner Essential

Safeguarding Essential

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines during times of pressure Essential

Highly effective organisational skills Desirable

Experience/Knowledge

An understanding of Safeguarding and its importance, with a strong willingness to develop in this area. Essential

Hatton Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

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Oakway
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 4SD