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Family Worker

Waulud Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3LZ

This job expired on 14 October 2024 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  14 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,825.00 - £33,945.00 Annually (FTE) £26,023 to £28,657, Actual gross salary per annum

Family Worker job summary

Family Worker at Waulud Primary School

Salary: L6 (£30,825 - £33,945 FTE) Actual £26,023 - £28,657

Job type: Permanent

Weeks per year: 38 weeks plus 5 additional training days

Working Pattern: 08:30am–16:30pm (Monday to Friday)

Hours of work: 37 hours per week, plus half an hour unpaid lunch break per day

We are looking for a family worker to join our dedicated and hardworking pastoral support team here at Waulud Primary School. Family Workers are at the heart of our community, working closely with our families and outside agencies, helping to ensure that we make a difference to every pupil and carry forward our vision for high aspirations for all.

The position is primarily based at Waulud Primary School however candidates applying for this role must have a valid driving licence and use of their own vehicle.

About us

Waulud Primary School is a very friendly, welcoming and hardworking school where the enthusiastic and positive attitude of all staff make it a great place to work.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Worker to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated team. Waulud Primary School is a “GOOD” school and has high aspirations for all pupils and staff and provides a “nurturing and caring environment”.

About you

• Experience of effectively working with children in challenging circumstances
• Experience working with professionals from a number of Early Help agencies e.g. Family Partnership/MASH/Social Care
• Represent the school and pupils at multi-agency meetings, including those on the child protection register
• Experience and understanding of safeguarding children and young people
• Excellent communication skills demonstrating support, tact and being objective with both parents/carers and children
• Flexible and able to adapt quickly to change
• Ability to organise and manage your own time
• Able to work effectively while under pressure

We will offer you

• A vibrant, happy school
• A strong & supportive Leadership Team and enthusiastic, knowledgeable and dedicated staff
• Excellent professional development
• A welcoming environment
• Well behaved pupils with a desire to learn
• Extensive Staff Wellbeing Package

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found

If you are interested, please apply at: www.mynewterm.com or you can collect an application form, job description and personal specification from the school office.

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Please call 01582 593469 or email hr@wauludprimary.co.uk to make an appointment to visit the school.

Closing date: midday Monday 14th October 2024

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

This job post has expired.

About Waulud Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Waulud Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waulud-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Waulud Primary School is a two form entry school with a culture of High Aspirations for all pupils and staff. Our most recent Ofsted Inspection graded us as a 'Good' School.

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