apply online icon FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER & LEARNING MENTOR

Ref 192829
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6.
Salary £25979 to £ 29777 
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (2nd September 2024 ) .
Hours 35 hours a week.
Closing Date 08/07/2024.
Location
Whitefield Primary School, Oaklands Drive, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 0RH (389 on roll)

Tel: 01772 744449
School website: www.whitefield-pri.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Due to the promotion of our family liaison worker, Whitefield Primary School are seeking to appoint a calm, positive and nurturing person to lead on day to day family support and to deliver pastoral support and interventions to identified children. This role will include liaising with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher and class teachers.

Hours of work will be three days working 8.30am – 3.30pm for three days a week and two days working 8.30am – 4.45pm however there will need to be some flexibility to meet the needs of our children and their families.  This role is term time only.

The role includes working as part of our play team at lunchtime supporting the children with our OPAL play.

At times you may need to go to meetings so a clean driving license and access to a car is essential.

A willingness to undertake professional development for example DSL training is essential.

We are looking for someone who:
  • can continue to build on the positive relationships between school, the children and their families
  • can further develop the role of family liaison and learning mentor
  • can use their initiative
  • can access support from a range of professionals and develop strong partnerships

    We can offer you:
  • amazing children, staff, governors and families
  • opportunities to further develop your skills including DSL training to join our school DSL team
  • a strong cluster of family liaison workers and learning mentors across 20 South Ribble schools
  • a school that is forward thinking and inspirational with its curriculum
  • a school that puts the children at the heart of all decisions
  • a role where no two days are ever the same

    The closing date is 08/07/2024 at 9.00am

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.



    • Essential Qualifications
  • GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Working at national occupational standards (NOS) for learning, and knowledge / skills equivalent to current national qualifications in learning, development and support services for children, young people and those who care for them at level 3
    • Essential Experience
  • Working with children or families
    • Desirable Experience
  • Has previous experience of working with children and their families 
  • Has experience of working in a team.
  • Has experience of aspects of child protection.
  • Is confident and proactive.
  • Has excellent organisational skills.
    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    Please contact the school office if you have any questions about the role. School visits are encouraged.
    Proposed Interview Date:
    16/07/2024 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: recruitment@whitefield-pri.lancs.sch.uk Please make sure any additional pages have your name clearly marked on the top.
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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