Family Support Worker - Mayfield Chestnut
Mayfield School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NH2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Asap
Closing date
9 May 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, term time: 18 hours a week, Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £12,190
What skills and experience we're looking for
The ideal candidate will have
- At least 1 years’ experience of working directly with families and children/young people with SEN and disabilities (e.g. Teaching support, youth Work)
- Training/qualifications in youth or social work to national standards (NVQ3 in a relevant discipline)
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively, including excellent listening skills, with young people and adults
- Knowledge of the roles of other agencies, how other agencies work and what is available locally and nationally
- A full driving licence
- Ability and willingness to travel within a reasonable catchment area
What the school offers its staff
Pension Scheme
Sick Pay
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee discounts to highstreet chains
Occupational Health Services
Further details about the role
We have an exciting opportunity at our Chestnut Centre in Brixham for an enthusiastic and assertive Family Support Worker to join our team. Chestnut provides support to children at Key Stage 1 and 2 who are experiencing difficulties in maintaining a placement in mainstream school as a result of their social, emotional or behavioral needs. The successful candidate will deliver support to our young people and their families, providing flexible and responsive assistance in relation to Educational, Health and Social support available to families with SEN needs.
The ideal candidate will have
- At least 1 years’ experience of working directly with families and children/young people with SEN and disabilities (e.g. Teaching support, youth Work)
- Training/qualifications in youth or social work to national standards (NVQ3 in a relevant discipline)
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively, including excellent listening skills, with young people and adults
- Knowledge of the roles of other agencies, how other agencies work and what is available locally and nationally
- A full driving licence
- Ability and willingness to travel within a reasonable catchment area
The working day is from 8.55am - 3.40pm. This role is for 18 hours a week (3 days per week. Days to be confirmed at interview), and 43 weeks per year (Term time plus a total of 12 additional days during school holidays). The actual starting salary for this working pattern is £12,190 per year and will be paid evenly over 12 months.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barred list check and other Safeguarding and Medical Checks.
The interview will be a panel interview along with a written task and may include other tasks on the day.
Commitment to safeguarding
All of our safeguarding and recruitment policies are available to view on TES.com where applications need to be made
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About Mayfield School
- School type
- Special school, ages 2 to 19
- School size
- 266 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Mayfield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org
- Phone number
- 01803 328375
At Mayfield School in Torquay we have 180 pupils with severe and profound learning difficulties arranged in 19 classes from foundation through to Key Stage 4. We have highly skilled staff and fantastic facilities to support the ongoing development of every pupil’s EHCP need in a safe, nurturing and happy environment.
At Mayfield College in Paignton we have 52 students in Key Stage 4 and 5 with severe and profound learning difficulties. The highly skilled College team provide a holistic programme of study for our young people which utilised challenging, relevant and fun learning experiences whilst supporting individual progression and preparation for adulthood.
At Mayfield Chestnut in Brixham we have 32 Primary aged pupils with social, emotional and mental health difficulties arranged in 6 classes. Our highly skilled staff support our pupils to maintain academic progress whilst securing attachment and promoting resilience and wellbeing through playfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy.
Across our 3 sites we have the firm mission of Learning together to be the best that we can be building on the successes of today for the challenges of tomorrow.
Arranging a visit to Mayfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nlidstone@mayfieldtorbay.org.
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