Student Support Caseworker

Job Overview

The Olympus Academy Trust – Bradley Stoke Community School is looking for a permanent Student Support Caseworker to join our pastoral team. The role supports students who have persistent or severe non‑attendance due to emotional based school avoidance, working to improve attendance, reintegrate students, and provide family liaison.

Pay Scale: Grade 8 £32,597 - £35,412 per annum FTE (£12,692 - £13,788 pro rata).

Responsibilities

• Act as a caseworker to support and improve attendance for students with persistent or severe non‑attendance.
• Provide family liaison, coordinating a holistic package of support to improve school attendance.
• Work with the pastoral team to reintegrate students into school and support their success.
• Collaborate with school staff, external agencies and parents to monitor attendance and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Administration and Organisation.
• Experience of working with children in an educational or safeguarding context.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to safeguarding children.

Benefits

• Pension Scheme
• Flexible and Family Friendly policies
• Annual pay progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate membership of Bristol Zoo Project at reduced rates
• Free onsite parking
• Coaching/Counselling services
• Termly and annual staff recognition and awards scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Equal Opportunities

We apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all stages of recruitment and selection. We carry out shortlisting, interviewing and selection without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Those with disabilities meeting the minimum requirements for the post will be shortlisted and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure they are not disadvantaged during the interview process. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under‑represented within the Trust.