Lead Family Support Worker
Typically our pupils have severe learning difficulties but that includes a range of associated needs including physical, sensory impairment, social communication, and developmental delayAs the Lead Family Support Worker at Warmley Park School, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our children and families.
This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with community organisations, families, and professionals, promoting engagement and delivering targeted activities to support parents, carers, and their families. You will be responsible for building strong partnerships and fostering positive working relationships with external agencies.With a proven track record of leading, facilitating, and evaluating initiatives for parents and families in a school or community setting, you will cultivate and maintain robust relationships with families, community members, and partner organisations.
Acting as the key liaison between families and the school, you will ensure clear and effective communication, demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to supporting our Warmley Park families.In your role, you will support the Headteacher as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the welfare of children and young people is always prioritised.You will promote a shared understanding of safeguarding practices across the school, ensuring consistency and clarity in safeguarding children and young people at Warmley Park.As a proactive community advocate, you will guide families toward available support and services, providing timely intervention and advice.
Additionally, you will lead the school's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme during school holidays, offering dedicated support to families during these periods. You will also be responsible for attending Child in Need (CIN) meetings, arranging and facilitating Early Help Assessment Plans (EHAP), and chairing Stage 1 attendance meetings.
Your organisational skills and ability to plan effectively will be critical to the success of the role.Job requirementsLevel 3 qualification, such as an A-Level, NVQ Level 3, or equivalentExcellent communication skills, written and verbal.Works well as part of a team to reach agreed targets and outcomes for children/young people.
Has strong problem solving and analytical abilities and makes good judgements.Able to balance competing priorities, work on own initiative and to tight deadlines.
Proven ability to write reports, summarise clearly and concisely and articulate concepts and proposals.Enthusiasm for working in a challenging educational environment.A good communicator who can effectively build relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents and other third parties.
A high level of self-awareness and an aptitude for conflict resolution and for dealing with sensitive issues with integrity.The confidence and good judgement to manage situations relating to the poor conduct/behaviour of others towards a child.Maintains confidentiality and discretion at all times.
Why join us?
As our Lead Family Support Worker within Warmley Park School, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
The closing date for applications is Friday 8th November 2024 at 12.00pmInterviews will be held on Wednesday 13th November 2024How to apply
Please complete the online application and enclose a personal statement to support your application.School Visits We welcome visits to our school from prospective applicants and advise that this would be beneficial prior to submitting an application.
Please contact the school office to arrange your visit. Available dates for visits: Thursday 7th November at 9.30amFriday 8th November at 9.30amSome roles may need to comply with the ‘Childcare Act 2006’ and the ‘Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009’ where additional disclosure of information will be required.