FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Location

Holly Grove School, Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, BB10 1JD (134 on roll)

Tel: 01282 682278
School website: www.holly-grove.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Holly Grove school is a primary school (2 – 11 years) for pupils with generic learning difficulties.

The school would like to appoint an enthusiastic, flexible and committed member of staff to join our busy Family Support team. You will have to have excellent communication skills as you will work in partnership with school colleagues and community partners to provide a personalised, whole family focussed response to meeting the needs of identified children, young people and families.

A flexible approach to work is essential due to the nature of the role.  You must also be able to work independently or as part of a team and must be able to organise and prioritise your work.

The post is subject to enhanced DBS checks.

Holly Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff to share this commitment.

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

The successful candidate must be committed to sustaining regular attendance at work.

This position is part time, term time plus 1 week and is a variable hours contract. Maximum 32.50 hours / minimum 16.00 hours per week.  Hours will be agreed subject to the needs of the school.  The current requirement is for 32.50 hours per week.

Please note the salary shown is the full time / full year equivalent.  If successful, the salary paid will be on a pro rata basis

Essential Qualifications

Professional/academic level 3 qualification or equivalent

Essential Experience

Excellent communications skills with both children and adults

The ability to plan ahead, organise and prioritise own workload

Experience of working with partner agencies in achieving shared goals

Excellent IT skills including a good knowledge of Microsoft Word

An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding    

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with children with SEN within a school setting

Experience of working in a busy office environment

Experience of Child Protection recording platforms, such as CPOMS

An understanding of GDPR

For an informal discussion please contact:

For an informal discussion please contact: , The Family Support Manager by email on n.barrett@holly-grove.lancs.sch.uk or ring the school on 01282 953710

Proposed Interview Date:

22/05/2025 

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.