Aspirations Key Worker - Bolton, United Kingdom - Aspire Behaviour Management Ltd

Aspire Behaviour Management Ltd

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Bolton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Aspirations Key Worker (Outreach)

Job title:

Aspirations Key Worker (Outreach)

Salary Details:
FTE £20,824.61 pro rata over 40 weeks £18,211.50

Responsible to:

Primary/Secondary Outreach Manager

Brief overview:

To support and engage children with additional needs in a range of settings.

To provide direct and indirect support to school settings, schools staff and families in relation to children and young adults with additional needs.

So, what will I actually be doing?

To support schools in the effective management of children displaying SEND which may include Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties; Social & Communication difficulties; MLD.
To support children, young people and their families were appropriate to make effective and sustainable change and to ensure progress in achievement and learning through this.
Working flexibly at different times of the day/week and in different settings to engage children/young adults in positive activities.
To provide linked practical and emotional support to parents and carers by modelling/coaching appropriate approaches or interventions and securing positive family support/involvement along with strong links to the schools.
To have knowledge of and create links with a range of activities, opportunities and organisations in order to support children/young adults in community based activities.
To contribute to the writing of the CAF/Early Help process.
To undertake the Lead Professional role when required by contributing to the assessment of children/young people and acting as a key contact point.
To assist and support schools where required in the development, contribution, writing and review of Individual Support Plans/Provision Mapping Plans and to contribute to the writing of reports when required.
To support individual children in classroom settings or in small groups by delivering group work interventions.
To support school based teaching and nonteaching staff by modelling/coaching appropriate approaches/interventions in relation to children/young adults with additional needs.
To provide advice and strategies to teachers in relation to additional needs for individuals and whole classes.
To provide statutory assessment advice and reports in line with the regulations set out in the 1996 Education Act and the 2014 Code of Practice and according to relevant timescales.
To provide advice and support, where required and requested, to Head Teachers and Schools in relation to Exclusions procedures.
To deliver and/or contribute to training for school staff.
To coordinate/organise and deliver Triple P parenting programmes to groups or individuals in various settings.
To work with independence, initiative and be able to generate positive solutions for children/young adults with additional needs, where there may be conflict.
To have a good understanding and knowledge of and follow safeguarding guidelines of the organisation, supported schools and linked Local Authority.
To maintain CPOMS records, information and attend meetings as required.
To undertake additional duties as required by a Director(s) within the nature of the post.

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Customer Care - To continually review, develop and improve systems, processes and services in support of Aspires dedication to provide an excellent service.
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Promoting equality and diversity - Everyone has a right to his or her distinct identity. Treat everyone with respect. To promote and participate in the council's work to eliminate discrimination and encourage good relations between our diverse communities.

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Developing Self and Others:

To use processes and put processes in place to generate a learning environment. To focus on the strengths and requirements of all individuals and enable them to further their skills and knowledge. To actively pursue your own continuous development.

What skills do I need...

Good knowledge of child development
A comprehensive knowledge of a range of intervention techniques to achieve change in families.
Knowledge and proven skills in managing challenging behaviour across all age ranges, e.g. nursery, primary and secondary.
Effective communication skills in dealing with a range of people including children, schools staff and families and be able to contribute to the writing of Provision Support Plans.
Ability to support and build effective working relationships with schools, children, parents/carers and colleagues.
Ability to support children/young adults in positive activities in a variety of nonschool settings.
Skills and ability to work in a positive solutionfocused manner, working with independence and initiative.
Ability to be flexible and adapt own approaches to meet the needs of the setting and/or children with additional needs.
The ability to influence and persuade in order to negotiate successful outcomes.

Experience & Qualifications