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Assistant Family Support Worker - Linwood School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

LINWOOD SCHOOL

ALMA ROAD, WINTON, BOURNEMOUTH BH9 1AJ

Tel: (01202) 525107

Assistant Family Support Worker

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children

Linwood School is an all aged range mixed, day special school which welcomes pupils from a wide geographical area and supports a comprehensive range of special educational needs including moderate (MLD), severe (SLD) and profound (PMLD) and complex learning difficulties (CLD) as well as pupils with autism (ASD).

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Family Support Worker to play a significant pastoral role in this highly successful school. The successful applicant will be highly motivated and be able to work flexibly across all school sites during term time.

The role will involve working with parents/carers, pupils and other agencies to develop partnerships between the school and families to ensure the best possible outcomes.

The successful applicant will be qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline related to children and families.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to have a current full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes due to multi campus working requirement.

We offer:

A supportive staff and environment committed to achieving excellence.
Opportunities for continued professional development.
The opportunity to play a full par in a dynamic, thriving and diverse school.

We are looking for staff who:

Have excellent people, communication and problem-solving skills
Are able to engage with families and are proactive in forming positive relationships that will support outcomes.
Are well organised and keen to further develop their skills.
Have a sound knowledge of current legislation regarding referrals to external agencies.
Have a sound understanding of the issues and challenges facing families.

In addition to the benefits provided by BCP Council, Linwood School also provides:

An Employee Assistance Programme to support staff wellbeing
Easy to access Eyecare Scheme
Paid after-school training sessions to support staff development
Career development
Long Service Awards

Linwood School are proud to have been awarded a Silver Award by the mental health charity Mind for the work we are doing in school to promote positive mental health, support staff and reduce stigma.

We seek and encourage applications from individuals from a diverse background who will come and work with us and become part of our Linwood family, supportive of our school values whilst providing an excellent and inclusive service to our students, ensuring they continue to feel part of the school community in everyday activities.

For further information about our school and the different needs of our students, please refer to our website where you will find information about each of our campuses: http://linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk

Please contact Tina McGovern, Family Support Worker, on 01202 636804 if you would like to visit the school or if you would like an informal discussion about the position.

Please apply by sending an application form to hr@linwood.bournemouth.sch.uk

Closing date: Sunday 29^th October 2023

Interviews: w/c 8th November 2023

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced DBS check as well as an overseas criminal records check, if worked or lived outside the UK within the past 10 years. Offers of employment are also subject to satisfactory references, health and right to work checks.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. If the role is exempt, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed, and if they are disclosed, we cannot take them into account.

All Linwood School staff are expected to adhere to our policies and procedures in respect of safeguarding and child protection, including Keeping Children Safe in Education and Guidance for adults working with children and young people in an education setting.