Family Support Officer
- Secondary
- Darwen
- Full Time
Job description
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
Exciting Opportunity: Family Support Officer
Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Start date: September 2024
Are you a compassionate, dedicated professional looking to make a positive impact on students and their families? Do you have the skills to foster strong relationships and provide essential support within a school community? We are looking for a Family Support Officer to join our dynamic Secondary school in Darwen starting this September!
Why Join Our Team?
- Meaningful Work: Play a crucial role in supporting students and their families, helping to create a nurturing and supportive school environment.
- Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Supportive Community: Work within a team that values collaboration, mutual support, and a shared commitment to student well-being.
- Competitive Salary: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package that reflects your experience and dedication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Family Engagement: Build strong, positive relationships with students and their families to support their educational journey.
- Support Services: Provide guidance and support on a range of issues, including attendance, behaviour, and emotional well-being.
- Resource Coordination: Connect families with external support services and community resources as needed.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, support staff, and external agencies to develop and implement effective support strategies.
- Monitoring and Reporting: Track student progress and family engagement, maintaining accurate records and reporting to senior staff.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: Previous experience in a similar role or within a support service environment is essential.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with families and students.
- Empathy and Understanding: A compassionate approach to understanding and addressing the challenges faced by students and their families.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think creatively and resourcefully to find solutions to various issues.
- Team Player: A collaborative mindset, willing to work with a diverse team of educators and support staff.
Qualifications:
- Education: Relevant qualifications in social work, counselling, education, or a related field.
- Clearance: Successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
To apply, please click the link below ensuring your up-to-date CV is attached. A member of the Lancashire Secondary Branch will then be in touch to discuss your application further.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
Similar jobs
Salary
£12.90 - 13.50 per hour
Location free text
Darwen
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Secondary
Location
Darwen
Description
Sprots CoachLocation: DarwenPay: £12.90p/hHours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday Start Date: SeptemberAre you passionate about sports and making a positive impact on young people's lives? Do you ha
Reference
KA 28/08 SPORTSC
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Lancashire SENAuthor
Lancashire SENRelated posts
Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD07YY
Summary
Being a Teaching Assistant (TA) is a rewarding and challenging role that requires a diverse skill set. One of the responsibilities of a TA is supporting the teacher in managing classroom behaviour eff
Teaser
Secondary EducationContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD02YY
Summary
The current teacher shortage is set to be one of the main challenges for the UK in 2023. The number of graduates entering the profession is decreasing, while the number of teachers leaving has in
by
Scott Owen
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD02YY
Summary
Teaching can be an enriching and fulfilling profession. If you want to make a difference in someone's life, there is no better job than to teach. Like doctors, nurses and vets, teaching is more than
by
Scott Owen
Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that all pupils in England will keep learning maths up to the age of 18. Estimates show that around 8 million adults in England have the numeracy skills o
by
Scott Owen
Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD11YY
Summary
As history teachers, we appreciate the significance of the past and revel in events that have shaped the future. For many, it brings great joy to share this rich knowledge in the hopes that it w
by
Scott Owen
Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
A CV is typically your first line of communication with a potential employer. Nothing is more important than a first impression, so the quality of your CV can make the difference between a rejecti
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
Teaching is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling vocations, but the huge responsibilities it entails can take their toll on teachers’ mental wellbeing. Teacher wellbeing can often be over
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD12YY
Summary
There are few roles in education more important than that of a classroom teaching assistant. During the winter lockdowns of 2020/21, research found that teaching assistants played a heroic role in
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
TuitionContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD10YY
Summary
Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic first shut schools, the educational community has been deeply concerned about its effects on the attainment gap between disadvantaged pupils and their peers. In Ju
by
Alex Schulte
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD10YY
Summary
A great music teacher can have a huge influence on a pupil’s love for a subject. Interesting and engaging lessons will increase the likelihood of a student applying themselves and developing a p
by
Alex Schulte
Register with us
for work in schools across England & Wales
Register today
Recent jobs