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Family Support Worker - Quorn Hall School
Permanent and Full Time
To start asap
£24,012 - £26,511

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced professional who is looking to support and develop your skills in a special school setting? Are you interested in working in a supportive environment where no two days are the same and where teamwork is vital to the success of the school? If so, then Quorn Hall School would love to hear from you.

Your new school
Quorn Hall School is a specialist therapeutic school for children and young people aged 6-17, with social, emotional and mental health needs and autism. The school is on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model. We are committed to CPD, and there are plenty of training opportunities for all staff; which lead to increasing career opportunities and advancement.

Your new role
We are looking for a compassionate Family Support Worker to join our successful team. Amongst other responsibilities the appointed candidate will act as a point of contact in school for families in need of support, managing, implementing and reviewing any support plans in place for families within school. You will help to identify and address the needs of children and families who need help to overcome barriers to learning and help families in the support of their child’s learning and well-being.

Skills and experience include:
• At least two years’ experience working with families and vulnerable students
• GCSE in English and Maths (A*-C) or Level 2 equivalent
• The ability to build aand maintain rapport with adults and children
• A good understanding of the challenges faced by the families you help
• Experience attending Social Care meetings such as CIN, Child Protection Conferences and Strategy Meetings (desirable)
• BA Degree in Health and Social Care field or Youth Work (desirable)

Benefits include
• Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and surrounding grounds;
• Lunch provided;
• Free car parking;
• Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team;
• Great relationships with our sister schools, for example inter-school sporting events;
• Many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!

How to apply
If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you. For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact Mike Sherwin on the below details:

E: [email protected]
T: 07525 889925

Closing date for applications: ASAP and by Friday 14th January 2022

Strong applications may be considered upon receipt.

Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to this post having access to children, candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information.

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