Family Support Worker - The Primrose Centre

The Primrose Centre itself acts as the Primary Provision for both permanently and preventative excluded children in Sandwell.  We are very proud of the work we do at The Primrose Centre and it is essential we recruit a motivated individual who shares our vision and can join us on our journey.

We are seeking to appoint a Family & Pupil Support Worker and are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic person who can bring new knowledge and skills to the service.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop this key role and work alongside our specialist staff team.

As an inspirational support worker, applicants will have the energy and vision to work with our pupils and their families to overcome the barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate will:

• provide support to pupils and their families
• work in partnership with professionals
• encourage the involvement of parents and carers in the school
• provide early intervention and preventative support for families and pupils
• have the ability to engage and inspire pupils
• assist in tackling underachievement in the most disadvantaged children
• attend safeguarding meetings and other meetings, as appropriate
• be adaptable and a committed team player
• be committed to The Primrose’s ethos of high expectations
• be willing to play a full part in the life of the school

All staff are committed to putting the pupils first, ensuring they achieve in all aspects of their learning. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in the welfare of young people, a good communicator who can encourage good relations and effective dialogue between parents and carers and teachers and external agencies.

The school provides a continuation of Education for pupils who, due to medical, psychological or psychiatric difficulties, are unable to attend their mainstream school.

A visit to The Primrose Centre is essential before applying for the position.  Please contact Julie Clarke on 0121 559 1043 to make an appointment.

All applicants are advised to visit us at The Primrose Centre before submitting an application. 

For further information or to arrange a visit to the school please contact Julie Clarke, Office Manager on 0121 559 1043. 

The Primrose Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.  Sandwell MBC is an Equal Opportunities employer. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post 

Application forms and further details are available from the school office.  If you wish to receive an application pack please contact the school office on: 0121 559 1043 or by emailing julie.clarke@primrose.sandwell.sch.uk.  Alternatively an application form can be downloaded below.   

Online applications only and should be returned via email to julie.clarke@primrose.sandwell.sch.uk. 

Please ensure application forms are signed when sending via email. 

If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox in case any correspondence has been delivered there. 

Online Search 

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates.  This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. 

Hours: 32.5 hrs per week, Term Time plus 5 training days 

           Monday to Thursday 8.30 to 3.30 and Friday 8.30 to 3.00.

Grade: E, SCP 18-25 (£30,559 - £35,235 p.a.) – Actual Salary is £24,054 - £28,568 p.a. 

Location: The Primrose Centre, Throne Road, Rowley Regis, B65 9JP 

Closing Date:  Thursday 16th January 2025

Short-listing: Friday 17th January 2025

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21st January 2025