Safeguarding Lead and Cafo - Lincoln, United Kingdom - Lincolnshire County Council

Lincolnshire County Council

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Lincoln, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are looking for
Safeguarding Lead and Child and Family Officer (CAFO) to start as soon as possible.

Athena school is an SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school which is in federation with Fortuna Primary School.

The two schools work together to provide quality provision through a shared nurturing ethos for all pupils.

If you wish to join our school which is pioneering in its approach to providing care, support and education for pupils with SEMH then we would really like to hear from you

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to work with parents and families.

You will be based at Athena School working directly with children and their parents/carers and external agencies to ensure all pupils have full access to educational opportunities and are able to overcome barriers to learning and participation.

You will be able to relate well and develop good rapport with a wide range of people.

Able to deal with sensitive issues, you should be empathetic and able to achieve positive outcomes through effective communication and influencing skills.

The role will be challenging and rewarding and requires excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to empower others, work collaboratively with staff and work autonomously.

Experience of delivering support and understanding children within their family context is essential, as well as work experience within education, social care or the voluntary sector.

We are looking for applicants with:

Significant experience of working with and engaging parents/carers and children through individual and/or group-based support.
The ability to develop and deliver a range of family learning opportunities to support parents/carers to engage more fully in their child's learning
Drive, enthusiasm, resilience and positive attitudes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong partnership skills, working professionally and confidently in close liaison other agencies
Significant experience of safeguarding in schools.

This role will involve:

Working closely on promoting school attendance and offering strategic support including the interrogation of data.
Become a key facilitator with specific agencies and services i.e. Family Support Service, Early Help, cluster groups.
Attending LAC Reviews, CIN meetings and making appropriate reports
Assist with the development and relevant projects linked to behaviour, child protection and attendance and the implementation of these.
Work with pupils to improve selfesteem and build confidence and resilience
Work with the Inclusion team, families, parents and carers to overcome barriers to learning
Provide support and guidance for parents
Signpost parents/carers to the support they need

Interviews will take place Friday 28th April 2023.

Contact Details
The Athena School, South Park Avenue, Lincoln LN5 8EL

_Fluency Duty_:

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post._