Creative Partnerships Family Support Worker - Sandwell Community Schools

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sandwell Community School for 1 permanent Creative Partnerships Family Support Worker to start as soon as possible.

Candidates must have the following skills and experience:-

• Worked with Secondary children with behavioural needs;
• An understanding of the National Curriculum and pupil progress;
• To establish and implement SCS new CORE Centres of Learning;
• An understanding of working with troubled families;
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the post.

If you can nurture and support individual students in and out of the classroom, whilst having the flexibility and confidence to find different ways to help them engage with their learning then this could be the post for you.

The successful candidate needs to be confident, articulate and organised with good communication and IT skills and also enthusiastic about working with KS3 & 4 pupils who have a range of complex issues and challenging behaviours. Previous experience of working with young people in a PRU environment is essential.

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

The post holder must also have the willingness and ability to travel to other SCS Centres of Learning and schools within the Borough to support the reintegration of young people or attend meetings.

Sandwell Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The post holder will be expected to contribute to safeguarding in accordance with the agreed policy.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school. Visits will take place on Tuesday 19 March at 9.30am (West Bromwich Centre of Learning).  Please contact the School Finance Manager Denise Moses,  if you intend to visit on 0121 533 5802 ext 309.

Application packs are available to download below.

Completed application forms should be returned to SIPS HR  by email to hr@sipseducation.co.ukor post to SIPS Education Ltd, HR Department, 2nd Floor, Guardian House, Cronehills Linkway, West Bromwich, B70 8GS before the closing date. CVs will not be accepted.

If shortlisted for interview you will be contacted either via email. If you do not receive such an email please conclude that you have not been shortlisted.

An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role.

Hours: 37 hours - Term Time plus 5 training days

Grade: Band D (£20,344 - £23,836) per annum, pro rata.  This is the full time salary and will be reduced according to hours/weeks worked

Location: Sandwell Community School, Westminster Road, West Bromwich, B71 2JN

Closing Date: Friday 22nd March 2019, 12 noon

Shortlisting Date: Monday 25th march 2019 (AM)

Interview Date and Practical Skills Test Date: Tuesday 26th March 2019