Job Introduction
Family Support Worker
This is an exciting opportunity providing an early intervention service to our families by offering intensive, hands-on support in the home; modelling good practice and working alongside parents at key times of the day, in order to rapidly improve parenting capacity over a short period.
The role requires working flexibly, for 25 contracted hours across the week, to meet the diverse needs of the caseload.
You will;
Be a positive and empathetic person who values honesty and integrity and has a solution based approach.
Be proactive in establishing yourself in this role, flexible and able to work independently as well as a member of a team.
Have a solid understanding of childhood development and behaviour management and insight into the causes behind challenging behaviour.
Be prepared to deliver approved parenting courses/training
Have high level mediation and conflict resolution skills and will be experienced at working with a wide range of parenting needs.
Have relevant experience and an understanding of the role of other agencies supporting primary phase pupils.
Be self-reflective, emotionally resilient, and have strong IT and literacy skills.
Finally, you will be passionate about making a difference for children and their families within our school.
We can offer you the opportunity to work:
With amazing children and families
As part of a dedicated, friendly and passionate staff team
With supportive governors
In an environment with lovely grounds
Visits to our school are welcome. Please call 01264 352060 to arrange a visit. Please complete the attached application form. This can be emailed to adminoffice@portway-jun.hants.sch.uk
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.
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