Job Introduction
Child and Family Support Worker
Grade D £26,918 to £29,616 (pro rata £11,489 to £12,640 depending on experience)
Permanent - 40 weeks per year, term time plus 1 week
18 hours a week, working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Do you want to make a real difference to children’s lives? If so, Fair Oak Infant School is looking to appoint an inspirational and aspirational Child and Family Support Worker to join our supportive and committed team. We are looking for someone who will be able to shape the role in order to make that real difference.
We are looking to recruit a Child and Family Support Worker to work with families, children and the school to provide early intervention, signposting, support and guidance.
You will be required to:
· Have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by Hampshire’s Safeguarding Children’s Board and the school’s safeguarding policy
· Support pupils who may be experiencing difficulties and be the school’s ELSA.
· Keep proper records of all interactions with pupils and their families
· Maintain the confidentiality of the pupils, their families and the school.
· Encourage positive home-school communication and parental engagement.
· Signpost parents to support networks and workshops.
· Lead parenting workshops within school.
· Attend and lead various meetings regarding children and families.
· Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead to assist with referrals to appropriate services.
· Work with the school’s Admin Officer in monitoring attendance, reporting to the Senior Leadership Team on trends and persistent absentees.
· Develop strategies for improving attendance and punctuality.
In return, we can offer you a position within a supportive, dedicated and enthusiastic team. Undertaking Designated Safeguarding Lead training will be required for this role.
Fair Oak Infant School is a lively, innovative and successful school with 360 children, making us one of the largest infant schools within the country. Our aim is to help our pupils become successful learners, who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve; confident individuals, who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives; and international citizens, who make a positive contribution to society.
We encourage visits to the school from interested applicants and one can be made by contacting the School Office. For more information and an application pack, please contact Ian Peach, on 023 8069 2207 or email i.peach@fairoak-inf.hants.sch.uk
Fair Oak Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
Closing Date: Monday 16th June (noon)
Start date: Wednesday 3rd September
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
