Family Support Worker

About the role

The Family Support Worker works under the leadership of the principal. The successful person will play a vital role in contributing to the culture, ethos, and wellbeing of the whole Academy by working with families to remove student barriers to learning or attending. They will drive and raise attendance which is crucial for our school's positive outcomes. The role includes monitoring and providing continued support for students, liaising with parents, carers, relevant Abbey C of E Academy staff and external agencies.

• 32.5 hours a week Mon - Fri 08:30 a.m.
  
  - 3:30 p.m. 39 weeks a year (Term Time)
• Salary: £25,989 per annum FTE, £20,051.79 per annum pro rata
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform

• Good Standard of education at GCSE Level or Equivalent (5 x A- C inc. English and Maths)
• A recognised safeguarding qualification
• Experience of using computerised admin systems/ ICT use
• Experience of working with young people and their families in a primary setting (a minimum of two years)
• Experience of working in high-performing contexts
• Administrative experience
• Ability to draw meaningful and actionable interpretations from data
• Monitoring records to spot attendance patterns
• Recognising changes in whole school trends and individual pupil attendance
• Knowledge and understanding of strategies to overcome barriers to attendance
• Familiarity with recent developments in pupil attendance knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and practice
• Must hold UK driving licence and have business car insurance

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

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.