Family Support Worker
Ref: SCH-HAT-0194 29 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 45.067 Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP12 - SCP17The Role
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 days)
NJC Scale Point 12 to 17 (£27,711 to £30,060 FTE) Actual Salary £23,924
to £25,952 per annum
At Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, we provide an education with character, encompassing our core values of Excellence, Aspiration, Achievement, Inspiration and Community to ensure that all our students are flourishing and prepared for the tests of life, not just a life of tests. To enable this, we need great staff on our team.
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to provide day to day practical assistance to the Vice Principal; the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead; and the Attendance & Welfare Officer; and to promote student well-being and attendance across the Academy.
You’ll be a consistent point of contact for students, providing support, welfare and guidance. You will also play a key role in engaging hard-to-reach families, and families who require extra support.
For further details about this post, and to apply, please go to our website: Vacancies | Hatton Academies Trust
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am Friday 10th January 2025
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to act on received applications before the closing date has passed.
Education without limits; Integrity at all times
Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| GCSEs grade 5-9 or equivalent in Maths and English |
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| Current First Aid qualification (or willing to work towards) |
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| Counselling/mental health/behaviour improvement qualification |
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Skills
| Personal Attributes | |
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| Energy, enthusiasm and perseverance |
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| Committed |
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| Suitable to work with children |
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| Reliability and integrity |
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| Social awareness |
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| Team player |
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| Interpersonal skills |
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| Experience | |
| Understanding of equal opportunities issues and an ability to demonstrate strategies to challenge discrimination and prejudice |
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| An understanding of Safeguarding and its importance, with a strong willingness to develop in this area. |
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines during times of pressure |
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Safeguarding Information
Hatton Academies Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
The Pyghtle
Wellingborough
Northants
NN8 4RP
HR Team
hr@hattonacademiestrust.org.uk