Family Support Worker - Devon, United Kingdom - Devon County Council

Devon County Council Devon, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Description

We have an exciting opportunity at our Chestnut Centre in Brixham for an enthusiastic and assertive Family Support Worker to join our team. Chestnut provides support to children at Key Stage 1 and 2 who are experiencing difficulties in maintaining a placement in mainstream school as a result of their social, emotional or behavioral needs. The successful candidate will deliver support to our young people and their families, providing flexible and responsive assistance in relation to Educational, Health and Social support available to families with SEN needs.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 1 years' experience of working directly with families and children/young people with SEN and disabilities Teaching support, youth Work)

• Training/qualifications in youth or social work to national standards (NVQ3 in a relevant discipline)

• Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively, including excellent listening skills, with young people and adults

• Knowledge of the roles of other agencies, how other agencies work and what is available locally and nationally

• A full driving licence

• Ability and willingness to travel within a reasonable catchment area

The working day is from - This role is for 18 hours a week (3 days per week. Days to be confirmed at interview), and 43 weeks per year (Term time plus a total of 12 additional days during school holidays). The actual starting salary for this working pattern is £12,190 per year and will be paid evenly over 12 months.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. These posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and barred list check and other Safeguarding and Medical Checks.

The interview will be a panel interview along with a written task and may include other tasks on the day.

All candidates will be required to provide two references which will be taken up if shortlisted but before interview.

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