Queen Margaret Primary School
Job Description
Family Support Worker
Grade G
Permanent
Term time only
18 hours
Closing Date :12 p.m. Friday 23rd March 2018
Interview Date :a.m. Wednesday 28th March 2018
Key Purpose of Role
The purpose of the Family Support Worker is to bea flexible and supportive member of staff who can assist in the effective daily management of the needs of individual pupils and their families. The nature of the role is such that self-motivation is crucial to success.
The Family Support Worker will to work alongside teaching staff, parents and pupils. The underpinning value of the work is to ensure that every pupil achieves their potential through the provision of targeted support and intervention, working with the Headteacher and SENDCo, they will contribute to all aspects of pupils’ well-being and achievement.
The Family Support Worker will work as part of a team line managed by the SENDCo. The role will involve a mixture of dealing with parents, with pupils’ behavioural and attendance issues and intervening with difficulties around the school. This will involve time in the Birdhouse and time working with identified individuals on a range of issues.
Jobs Specific to this Post:
Core Responsibilities
be the first point of contact for pupils and families when personal matters affect learning
work with agencies in school and beyond to support pupils and families
follow school safeguarding procedures and inform the Designated Safeguarding Lead/Headteacher about issues affecting pupil progress and well-being
Specific Responsibilities
ensure effective communication with pupils and Parents/Carers, especially for hard-to-reach families
listen and talk, as a mentor, with any child who is experiencing a difficulty affecting them emotionally, physically, psychologically or socially
help to overcome barriers to learning in whatever form they may take to assist pupils to reach their individual potential
work closely with the school nurse and other outside agencies in order to provide support and advice for the whole family on a range of issues or to signpost to support
look at the family from the inside out, to understand its dynamics and to offer practical help and support
be persistent, assertive and challenging in order to get the services the family need. This could involve assisting the SENDCo in making referrals, working with the family
provide a hub/Parent Support Centre which parents can access for support
liaise with other agencies to enable parenting support groups to be signposted
facilitate essential 1:1 time for pupils and parents to have in school to support the stability of the home environment
assist SENCo in taking necessary action and intervention as a result of work with SENDCo to formulate and deliver interventions based on need
feedback and liaise with Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Parents and Teachers where applicable
Standard Duties
understand the importance of inclusion, equality and diversity and to promote equal opportunities for all
uphold and promote the core values and ethos of the school
take a proactive approach to health and safety to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and actively contribute to the security of the school
participate in development opportunities
undertake other duties as directed by the Headteacher
Review Arrangements
Progress on all aspects of this job will be reviewed on a regular basis with targets identified and agreed within the performance management process.
The details contained in this job description reflect the content of the job at the date it was prepared. It should be remembered, however, that over time the nature of individual jobs will change, existing duties may no longer be required and other duties may be gained without changing the general nature of the duties or the level of the responsibility entailed. Consequently, the school will expect to revise the job description from time to time and will consult with the post holder at the appropriate time.
This job description should be read in conjunction with the accompanying person specification.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check