Family/Pastoral Support Worker in Welton

To manage attendance and work closely with pupils, parents, and staff to identify barriers to attendance. To support pupils and their families in school, community and home settings and provide regular ongoing assistance to support inclusion. To provide a friendly, approachable and confidential point of contact for families. To provide support for staff (including the headteacher) in the school, particularly when dealing with challenging or vulnerable pupils and families. To support families on CP and CIN plans and liaise with external agencies. To co-ordinate EHAs in school for families within and connected to our school. To co-ordinate school support for families within school and liaise with other agencies to offer support for them. Work alongside the inclusion officer and teachers to write Individual Safety plans for children and monitor and evaluate impact. Work with and direct individual and small groups of pupils to support them with resilience, self-esteem, emotions and protective behaviours. To provide support for pupils and their families at times of crisis, signposting support services, making referrals to supporting agencies and working with the families and other professionals to safeguard the children.

Hours and Contract: 35 Hours per week (8.30am to 4pm includes 30 mins break, Monday to Friday), Term Time 39 weeks per year, permanent.

Role Requirements: This is an exciting opportunity, ideally for an experienced Family/Pastoral Support Worker. The role will encompass a range of aspects, all of which are aimed to ensure the best possible outcomes for children. The role will be to support families including specific interventions for children and working with outside agencies. You will lead on EHA's and be part of the safeguarding team (training can be offered in this area). In addition, the post holder will be responsible for monitoring and improving attendance at school. They must also:

• Educated to GCSE level grade C or above
• A professional Qualification relevant to post such as social work, teaching, youth work or other
• EHA Trained (Desirable)
• Driver's Licence and access to vehicle
• Experience of working with children in school setting
• Experience of working with agencies and professionals
• Experience of working in a similar setting
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to maintain an organised and professional working environment
• Ability to maintain accurate records and produce concise and informative reports
• Ability to work under own initiative and under supervision
• Ability to partner with children and families and also with other agencies and professionals
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families in individual and group settings

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.