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Full Job Description
Oakfield Short Stay Primary is a dynamic Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) 30-place pupil referral unit. We are dedicated to ensuring every child achieves success and realises their potential. Our Primary School operates across two bases, providing a supportive and engaging environment for pupils who join us following a permanent exclusion or dual registration from mainstream education.
Oakfield Short Stay School is seeking a dedicated Senior Family Support Worker to support the improvement of educational outcomes for children by supporting their families. This pivotal role is ideal for a proactive professional who is passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families. In this position, you will be instrumental in guiding parents and carers through challenging transitions and facilitating access to essential services and community resources. You will work closely with the leadership team and take line management responsibility the Family Support Worker.
The Senior Family Support Worker will act as the first point of contact for parents and carers, particularly in cases of permanent exclusion or dual registered placements. They will be responsible for clarifying the Oakfield offer, arranging induction meetings and visits, and coordinating comprehensive induction plans and timetables. Providing advice and support with an anti-bias and inclusive approach is fundamental to this role, with close collaboration required between key agencies and professionals. The senior family support worker is often the first point of contact in the mornings, speaking with parents and transport staff to ensure a smooth start to the school day. This will require the successful candidate to start work before the school day commences.
A key aspect of the role includes informing and promoting services that benefit families in their educational journey. The Senior Family Support Worker will work alongside community professionals and voluntary groups to identify the training needs of parents, ensuring they have access to the support they need. Managing and analysing statistical data to monitor the effectiveness of services is also an essential part of this position, contributing to the school's wider evaluation processes.
The Senior Family Support Worker will oversee the work of the Family Support Worker and play an active role as a member of the Senior Management Team.
Safeguarding is a crucial aspect of the role, as the successful candidate will serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. They will be expected to maintain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of safeguarding requirements, ensuring that children are kept safe. Training staff on safeguarding procedures, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with local safeguarding teams are key elements of this responsibility. The Senior Family Support Worker will escalate concerns appropriately, always acting in the best interests of the child.
Oakfield Short Stay School is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both staff and students. The school values collaboration, professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families. If you are passionate about family support and inclusion and want to contribute to a nurturing educational environment, we would love to hear from you.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
To apply for this post, you must:
Family Support & Advice - Act as the first point of contact for parents regarding exclusions and placements, providing guidance, coordinating induction plans, and ensuring an inclusive approach.
Service Promotion & Outreach - Inform families about key services, collaborate with community professionals to identify training needs, and manage data for monitoring and evaluation.
Management & Leadership - Supervise the Family Support Worker and contribute to strategic decision-making as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
Safeguarding - Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining up-to-date knowledge, training staff, keeping accurate records, and escalating concerns appropriately.
Corporate Responsibilities - Ensure compliance with policies related to Health & Safety, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, and Data Protection while maintaining comprehensive records.
Qualifications & Experience - Hold an NVQ Level 3 or HLTA qualification, with GCSEs in English and Maths, and have experience supporting vulnerable children and managing family interventions.
Key Skills & Attributes - Demonstrate strong communication skills, time management, ICT proficiency, safeguarding knowledge, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships within the community.
Oakfield Short Stay School is seeking a dedicated Senior Family Support Worker to support the improvement of educational outcomes for children by supporting their families. This pivotal role is ideal for a proactive professional who is passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children and their families. In this position, you will be instrumental in guiding parents and carers through challenging transitions and facilitating access to essential services and community resources. You will work closely with the leadership team and take line management responsibility the Family Support Worker.
The Senior Family Support Worker will act as the first point of contact for parents and carers, particularly in cases of permanent exclusion or dual registered placements. They will be responsible for clarifying the Oakfield offer, arranging induction meetings and visits, and coordinating comprehensive induction plans and timetables. Providing advice and support with an anti-bias and inclusive approach is fundamental to this role, with close collaboration required between key agencies and professionals. The senior family support worker is often the first point of contact in the mornings, speaking with parents and transport staff to ensure a smooth start to the school day. This will require the successful candidate to start work before the school day commences.
A key aspect of the role includes informing and promoting services that benefit families in their educational journey. The Senior Family Support Worker will work alongside community professionals and voluntary groups to identify the training needs of parents, ensuring they have access to the support they need. Managing and analysing statistical data to monitor the effectiveness of services is also an essential part of this position, contributing to the school's wider evaluation processes.
The Senior Family Support Worker will oversee the work of the Family Support Worker and play an active role as a member of the Senior Management Team.
Safeguarding is a crucial aspect of the role, as the successful candidate will serve as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. They will be expected to maintain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of safeguarding requirements, ensuring that children are kept safe. Training staff on safeguarding procedures, maintaining accurate records, and liaising with local safeguarding teams are key elements of this responsibility. The Senior Family Support Worker will escalate concerns appropriately, always acting in the best interests of the child.
Oakfield Short Stay School is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for both staff and students. The school values collaboration, professional development, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families. If you are passionate about family support and inclusion and want to contribute to a nurturing educational environment, we would love to hear from you.
A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
To apply for this post, you must:
Family Support & Advice - Act as the first point of contact for parents regarding exclusions and placements, providing guidance, coordinating induction plans, and ensuring an inclusive approach.
Service Promotion & Outreach - Inform families about key services, collaborate with community professionals to identify training needs, and manage data for monitoring and evaluation.
Management & Leadership - Supervise the Family Support Worker and contribute to strategic decision-making as a key member of the Senior Management Team.
Safeguarding - Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining up-to-date knowledge, training staff, keeping accurate records, and escalating concerns appropriately.
Corporate Responsibilities - Ensure compliance with policies related to Health & Safety, Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, and Data Protection while maintaining comprehensive records.
Qualifications & Experience - Hold an NVQ Level 3 or HLTA qualification, with GCSEs in English and Maths, and have experience supporting vulnerable children and managing family interventions.
Key Skills & Attributes - Demonstrate strong communication skills, time management, ICT proficiency, safeguarding knowledge, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships within the community.
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