Family Support Worker

More than one location, Pathfinder Schools

This job expired on 22 August 2022 – see similar jobs

Closing date
22 August 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 August 2022

Job details

Job role: View all Learning support or cover supervisorjobs
Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern: View all Part timejobs
30hrs per week 38 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £20,852-£22,571 per annum pro rata

Family Support Worker job summary

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? This could be the role for you!

An opportunity has a risen to support our families and children to ensure a strong bond between school and home. As a result we are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team.

We are looking for a Family Support Worker who can:

Build great relationships with children, parents and families
Support families to remove barriers and help secure successful outcomes
Act as a champion for those who need support
Bring new ideas to enhance our provision further
Be a team player that can work alongside our existing staff

We can offer you:

Well-motivated children and supportive families
An enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated staff
A driven and determined SLT
Loyal Governors
A chance to work as part of our self-created Multi Academy Trust: Pathfinder Schools

Rothwell Junior School is a good school (OFSTED January 2019) which is part of the Pathfinder Schools Academy Trust. We are based in the north of the county in the market town of Rothwell which has seen significant growth over the last few years.

The Governing Body of Rothwell Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS checks. All shortlisted candidates will now be required to complete a staff disqualification declaration as part of our safeguarding checks. The Rothwell Schools Safeguarding Policy is available via the followingundefined

Being part of Pathfinder Schools offers a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself, as a Trust we actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of good practice; we believe that by developing a love of learning and having the highest expectations, all members of the Pathfinder Schools community can achieve and inspire greatness.

For an informal discussion about the post emailParents.rjs@rothwell.pfschools.org.uk FAO Gemma Harvey, Designated Safeguarding Lead for a discussion about the post.

To apply please submit an application form and covering letter outlining your suitability for the post. Application forms can be downloaded from the Pathfinder Schools vacancies page.Completed applications should be sent to recruitment@pfschools.org.uk

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews may begin soon after receipt of applications for shortlisted candidates, therefore we recommend that you apply early.

Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.

Pathfinder Schools is passionate about its values of collaboration, humanity and independence, we believe that when people feel respected and included they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our colleagues, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique.While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to moving our Trust and the education sector forward.