Family Worker Co-ordinator
Briscoe Lane Academy, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M40 2TBThis job expired on 12 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
12 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 May 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 35 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,900 – £32,020
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Has knowledge of legislation and National guidelines relating to the Children’s Act and Child Protection.
- Knowledge of the responsibilities of agencies towards vulnerable children.
- Has high quality written, oral and listening communication skills for effective interaction with internal and external contacts including members of the public, elected members and staff at all levels.
- Has the ability to manage and prioritise workloads.
- Has the ability to reflect on and develop own practices.
- Good IT skills including spreadsheets, databases, word processing and internet/ email.
- Has significant experience of working with children and families.
- An understanding of the ‘Early Help’ process.
- Knowledge of Schools Information Systems (Arbor).
Personal Style and Behaviour: You should:
- Be willing to comply with all Wise Owl Trust and Local Authority Policies and Codes of Conduct
- Have drive, tenacity and an ability to maintain focus, objectivity and sound judgement under complex conditions to achieve desired outcomes.
- Have the ability to work and co-operate as part of a team.
- Be flexible to adapt to changing workload demands and new organisational challenges.
- Have the ability to adapt to challenging situations and people and respond appropriately using negotiation and influencing skills to achieve objectives
- Have the ability to work as part of a team openly and collaboratively whilst applying the principles of confidentiality
- Have a desire to pursue own personal development and take full advantage of training provided
- Have a personal Commitment to continuous service improvements.
- Have a personal commitment to the school’s professional standards, including dress code and code of conduct at all times
Other Requirements:
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Self-motivated and able to prioritise a demanding workload.
- To be professionally assertive, clear thinking and able to negotiate.
- To be able to operate as part of a team.
- A full valid driving licence and the use of a car.
What the school offers its staff
We are delighted to announce that we have a Family Worker Coordinator vacancy at Wise Owl Trust
Together Everyone Achieves More.
Wise Owl Trust is a fast paced, innovative Trust that is passionate about giving our children the best education. We currently have 3 primary academies within our Trust;
- Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton
- Seymour Road Academy, Clayton
- Briscoe Lane Academy, Newton Heath
We would be delighted to hear from you if you have/are:
- Enthusiasm, resilience and the ability to think imaginatively
- A good communicator who can build and sustain relationships with parents
- Experience of working with families and multi agencies
- Experience of safeguarding and Early Help assessments
- Fun, hard-working and able to work as part of a dynamic team
Working as part of Wise Owl Trust will offer:
- The opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse school community
- The chance to teach in a stimulating learning environment
- A supportive and forward thinking leadership team
- Future opportunities for promotion across the Trust
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, the post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and suitable references
will be sought before appointment.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Briscoe Lane Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 635 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Briscoe Lane Academy website
- Email address
- vacancies@briscoe.manchester.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01616811783
Wise Owl Trust is a fast paced, innovative Trust that is passionate about giving our children the best education. We currently have 3 primary academies within our Trust;
• Old Hall Drive Academy, Gorton
• Seymour Road Academy, Clayton
• Briscoe Lane Academy, Newton Heath
Arranging a visit to Briscoe Lane Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@briscoe.manchester.sch.uk.
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