Family Support Worker/Attendance Officer

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of five very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Local Governing Committees, the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more, please do get in touch – we would be very happy to meet with you!

The Role – Family Support Worker/Attendance Officer (Job Reference HVT 0096)

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in working with young people, families and children. Applicants should have the passion and drive to provide family support and improve school attendance.

We are looking for applicants who pride themselves on having excellent interpersonal, organisational, listening and time management skills. Initiative and assertiveness will also be key to your success. Applicants with enthusiasm, a real passion for the role and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

This post is an additional school based staff member whose job it is to support children and their families and reduce barriers to learning. These barriers to learning may be a result of something happening within the school or externally. The Family Support Worker will work alongside teaching staff and existing pastoral systems to provide an extra layer of support for pupils.

Working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year. You will be appointed on a permanent contract. Actual Pro rata £18,061 - £ 20,339 per annum.

Applications

To apply, please complete an application form. Please clearly quote the vacancy you are applying for on the application form.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerry Cooper via email kcooper@woodside.dudley.sch.uk

Closing Date: 18^th September 2020 9.00 am

Shortlisting Date: 18^th September 2020

Interview Date: 24^th September 2020

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a formal interview.

Additional Information: It is a requirement that all our staff have an enhanced DBS check as Hales Valley Trust is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of all pupils and staff.  All appointments are subject to detailed and satisfactory references and health check being received.