Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Kirklees Worker
Barnardo's, Leeds
Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Kirklees Worker
£36389
Barnardo's, Leeds
- Full time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5d761afadcac4e1abaeeb9456a7638cf
Full Job Description
As the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Kirklees Worker you will work with identified schools in Kirklees to offer a range of workshops to families. Delivering groupwork sessions to parents/carers:
- You will be experienced in delivering training and will deliver groupwork sessions that the Barnardo's team developed in year 1 of the programme and will deliver these 6 sessions to a further 10 primary schools.
- You will work with the 14 primary schools supported in year 1 and offer opportunities to support attendance at community of practice sessions as well as offer guidance and advice as needed. Working in collaboration with school staff:
- There will also be the opportunity to deliver staff workshops where there is identified needs.
- You will work with staff in schools to positively enhance the experience of transition and early support for neurodivergent students. Working with parents/carers
- You will work with PCAN, the Kirklees Parent and Carer Forum to support parents and carers and their identified needs.
- Work with the Neurodevelopment Family Navigators and Neurodevelopmental Connectors in Kirklees and work collaboratively to offer early support. As the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Kirklees Worker you will be:
- Experienced in delivering group work sessions and supporting a learning environment that is safe and offers understanding.
- Compassionate, approachable, person centred, solution focused and creative about supporting children, young people and their families.
- Non-judgemental / respectful
- Honest and transparent
- A supportive facilitator
- Treats parents/carers as equals
- Experienced in direct work with parent/carers in a group setting.
- Aspirational for every child and young person and their families
- Passionate to enable people to reach their potential and have the best life they want.
- Hold knowledge of local information and ability to signpost parents and carers to local support available to them.
The Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Kirklees is in its second year to deliver in Kirklees. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the delivery of the programme in identified schools through Kirklees colleagues. Our aim is to strengthen the knowledge and skills within mainstream schools and raise awareness of neurodiversity and how better support neurodiverse students. The Service Offer: Barnardo's West Yorkshire Keyworker Service is leading the delivery of the Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) Kirklees, focusing on early support and intervention to neurodivergent children and young people in their educational settings. Barnardo's currently provide the West Yorkshire Keyworker Service and are effectively placed to deliver this additional programme of work., We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people. For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay. Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band - this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application. Benefits Workplace Offer: What it means for you The world of work has changed. We are understanding of what works best for our colleagues both current and future as we look to embrace this new way of working. Our hybrid working initiative is based on trust, flexibility and empowerment. We understand our workplace offer means different things to different people, and we encourage those conversations. This may mean working at one of our stores, services, working at home, at one of our Collaboration Hubs or any combination of these. - Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- Annual Leave entitlement for full-time colleagues is 26 days per annum, increasing to 27 days per annum, after 3 years Barnardo's service, 29 days per annum, after 5 years Barnardo's service and 30 days per annum, after 7 years Barnardo's service. Those working less than full time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal - 20% discount at Barnardo's stores
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Learning and Development offer, Discounts at 100's of retailers Employee suggestion scheme Company pension Employee Assistance Programme Find out more
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