Family Support Worker

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Family Support Worker – SEN School based in Southwark
£120 – £130 per day | Full-time, Monday to Friday – 8.30am until 4pm

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a SEN school who are looking for a Family Support Worker to join them on a full time basis to cover MAT.

This is a great opportunity to work with families, providing support and guidance during their assessment process to help improve their situations and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• General admin duties – including annual reviews
• Supporting families (including helping parents’ complete social security and transport application forms)
• Supporting safeguarding
• Monitoring attendance and following up pupil absence
• Managing the Jack Petchey Award Scheme
• Co-ordinating volunteer and university student placements
• Co-ordinating visits for prospective parents and open mornings
• Managing parent and family events
• Liaising with external agencies and professionals
• Supervising pupils whose parents are late collecting them after school
• Supporting community links
• Supporting the School Council
• Other duties as required, including lunch and supervision duties

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience in family support or working with children is helpful
• Good at talking to people and building positive relationships
• Able to work on your own as well as with a team
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not a must
• Caring and kind, with a genuine interest in making a difference in families’ lives
• Comfortable working in challenging situations with a calm and professional attitude

Please note: This position is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.