Home School Link Worker post at Linden Bridge School, a specialist school for pupils aged 4 to 19 with autism and co-occurring needs, part of The Howard Partnership Trust. The work centres on home-school partnerships, giving direct support to children and families and attending multi-agency meetings such as Early Help and Child in Need. The 35-hour week runs Monday to Friday, with some family visits after school hours. An enhanced DBS and willingness to join the safeguarding team are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Work directly with children and families, individually and in small groups
- Support parents and carers with parenting strategies, behaviour management and practical family support
- Build positive relationships with families to improve engagement with school
- Support the emotional wellbeing and educational development of pupils
- Contribute to Early Help assessments and attend multi-agency meetings, including TAF, Child in Need and Child Protection meetings where required
- Carry out home visits and coordinate support with external professionalsSupport attendance improvement initiatives
- Help families understand SEND processes
- Support families to access services, grants and resources
Qualifications
- A Level, HNC or equivalent, or equivalent experience and ability
Experience
- Working with children, young people and families
- Working with social care and other agencies to support families beyond the school day
Skills & knowledge
- Sound understanding of child development and safeguarding practice
- Building trusting relationships with parents, carers and professionals
- Being highly organised, working independently and managing competing priorities
- Strong communication, record-keeping and IT skills
- Resilience, empathy and a solution-focused approach
Checks & eligibility
- Verification of identity
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Right to work in the UK, evidenced before interview
- Disclosure of any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions
Other
- Willingness to undertake Designated Safeguarding training and join the school's safeguarding team
- Flexibility for home visits and family meetings outside normal school hours
Nice to have
- Experience in a school, SEND or similar setting
What's offered
- Mobile phone allowance
- Professional development and wellbeing focus
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
