A Family Support Advisor post at Lady Seaward's Church of England Primary School, working with vulnerable children and their families to remove barriers to learning. The work covers coordinating multi-agency support, leading multi-agency meetings and delivering interventions with children, with a role in improving attendance. It is a part-time, term-time post of 6.5 hours a week, one day in school, plus two extra days across the year. Sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Support vulnerable children and their families to remove barriers to learning across the school
- Signpost and coordinate multi-agency support so parents can help raise attainment and achievement
- Lead multi-agency meetings
- Deliver interventions with children
- Deliver safeguarding training to colleagues
- Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead if required
- Build relationships with children, parents and staff at all levels, advocating a relational approach
- Work with the school team to improve attendance
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of support services and safeguarding procedures
- Confidence signposting and coordinating multi-agency support
- Confidence leading multi-agency meetings
- Familiarity with Rights For Children
- Confidence delivering safeguarding training to colleagues
- Skill in building relationships with children, parents and staff at all levels
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Eligibility to work in the UK with no restrictions, with proof of right to work at interview
- Online search for shortlisted applicants
Other
- Not fazed by the daily challenge and variety of a busy primary school
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
