FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Location

Preston Fishwick Primary School, Downing Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4RH (163 on roll)

Tel: 01772 491402
School website: www.fishwick.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

'Dare to dream …. work hard to achieve’

The Governors of Fishwick Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Family Support Worker from September 2024 or as soon as possible after that date.

Due to the promotion of the current post holder, we need to appoint a friendly and highly motivated School Family Support Worker, who will work with our Senior Leadership Team to support our families.

Fishwick is situated in East Preston, with good links to the M6.  The area in which our school is set is characterised by a relatively high level of social-economic deprivation, but we work hard to actively create a warm, happy atmosphere that ensures our children and families feel secure, welcome and supported.

As our School Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in our school team. We welcome applications from experienced professionals with a passion for working with families needing extra support.  The successful candidate will be resilient, confident, able to communicate effectively, able to work calmly under pressure and have the ability to relate to both children and adults.

This position is term time only plus 5 days during school holidays. Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

A driving license is essential as you may accompany parents to meetings and will be expected to attend meetings. Training will also be organised for the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).

The school is committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 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.

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

For an informal discussion please contact:

Contact the headteacher on head@fishwick.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

03/09/2024 

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.

 

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.