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Family Support worker

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Wren's Nest Primary, DY1 3NQ
Salary
£22,713.15 - £22,869.16
Closing date
10 Aug 2021
Reference
DUDED00009859

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Sector
Education
Job Type
Schools / Academies - Support staff roles
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Working Pattern
Standard
Hours
Full-Time

Job Details

Wren’s Nest Primary School is based in the heart of the Black Country in Central Dudley. It is a successful school with a growing pupil roll of 550 pupils. We are a dynamic and exciting school with a passion for making a difference and improving outcomes and achievement for every child.

We have a skilled team of highly committed and professional teachers and leaders who work hard. However, there is always much to do and we are always reflecting, improving and developing our school.

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and work in partnership with parent/carers, local agencies, community groups and other professionals to develop, promote and deliver a range of high quality services for children and their families.

Please see our application pack for full details of the job description and person specification.

School is open during the school summer holiday and you are welcome to call school if you have any questions about the role - please ask to speak to Elaine Pugh, Business Manager

 

Hours: 37 hours per week (term time 39 weeks + 3 additional weeks to work across the school holidays).

Salary: Grade 6 SCP12-17

Closing date: 9th August 2021

We are looking for a Family Support Worker who has what it takes to truly make a difference to our children and the families of Wren’s Nest.  The purpose of this job is to act as a Safeguarding Officer for Wren’s Nest Primary under the guidance of the Designated School Lead.

Responsible to: The Designated Safeguarding Lead

Main Purpose of the Job:

To work under an agreed system of guidance and management from the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Key Features:

 

  • To work in partnership with parent/carers, local agencies, community groups and other professionals to develop, promote and deliver a range of high quality services for children and their families at Wren’s Nest Primary School designated catchment area.
  • To work with children and their families to access information and advice about children’s services, health services, family support and opportunities for adult education and training.
  • To identify and provide family support /education to parents/carers in the school to improve outcomes for children and families.
  • Support and monitor attendance, including involvement of the Education Welfare Service.

 

For further information please email epugh@wrens-nest.dudley.sch.uk

Please see attached application pack for the job description and person specification.

 

In your application please include a detailed account of how your experiences in training and/or practice that have equipped you to meet the needs of this role, along with a description of your personal interests and strengths and how these might benefit our children and families.

This will be part of your letter of application (supporting statement) and should address the selection criteria detailed in the person specification.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful enhanced criminal records and qualification check along with other relevant employment checks. Wren's Nest Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

In compliance with Dudley's policy on obtaining employment references, applicants must use their current employer as a reference and provide another reference from a previous employer or college. Character references and testimonials are not acceptable. References must cover the complete 3-year period prior to application and additional referees must be provided if necessary to achieve this. Failure to provide suitable references may result in an application being withdrawn. A complete job history must be stated on the application form. 

In compliance with Dudley's Safeguarding Policy, an enhanced disclosure and barring check will be carried out and a health check will also be required for this post. 


Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

NB. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. 

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.

If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance; https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/20563/help/

If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.

Dudley Council will check the information that you have provided against any details already held for accuracy and completeness. The Council will check, share and cross match your information both internally within the council and with external organisations to protect public funds and prevent or detect crime, only where the law allows us to do so. The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Location
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Stourbridge
West Midlands
DY8 2AA
United Kingdom

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