Family Support Worker - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Greenwood Academies Trust

Greenwood Academies Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Ref
141863

Department
Safeguarding

Location
Nottingham Academy - Greenwood Road Campus (Nottinghamshire)

Contracted hours per week
37

Contracted weeks per year
39

Contract type
Permanent

Closing date
18/06/2023

Description

Salary:
£27,852 - £29,439 FTE (£24,171 - £25,548 pro rata)

We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team here at Nottingham Academy, based at our Secondary Site.

The role:

To provide an intensive support service using knowledge of local services for parents/carers.

Understand and promote the rights and responsibilities of parents/carers in order to help them build engagement with children's learning and get the most out of the educational opportunities available.

To be successful, you will need:

to have a good understanding of child development and the benefit of parent involvement

- be willing to undertake the role of a Deputy Designated Safeguard Lead
- to promote the rights and responsibilities of parents/carers in raising their children
- to be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with both families, colleagues and external agencies
- to be a team player and also able to work on your own initiative
- to have a caring and empathic nature, demonstrating excellent communications skills
- experience in an educational setting is desirable but not essential

About Us:

The Nottingham Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) is one of the largest 3-19 schools in the country, with its own nursery, primary, secondary and sixth form provision.

You will be based within our Secondary phase from ages 11 until post 16. We are an aspirational and inclusive Academy committed to our Respect Values. Through an inspirational curriculum, we facilitate great learning, exceptional progress and the development of character.

We ensure all pupils achieve their potential and are ready for the next stage in their learning, training or employment.

We pride ourselves on having an outstanding staff team, committed to providing the best for every child. They encourage the children to develop confidence and independence by ensuring positive attitudes and high standards. Our impressive buildings provide an excellent learning environment for all our Academy pupils.

In Return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background.

The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

That's why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account - with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health.

It's part of our commitment to look after you.

Here's what you can look forward to:

Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/
Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
A free Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment.

As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.