Welfare & Family Support Officer

Welfare & Family Support Officer

Oakway Academy, Off Oakway, Wellingborough, Northants

NJC Scale Point 14- 20 (£28,624 to £31,586 FTE) Actual Salary £24,712 to £27,269 per annum

37 hours per week

39 weeks per year (term time + one week)

 We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable Welfare & Family Support Officer to join our professional and experienced welfare team. The role is crucial in tackling underachievement by working in partnership with families and staff to enable children to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate good interpersonal skills, resilience and the ability to work under pressure. In addition, the ability to carry out home visits in the local community is a key requirement of the role. Experience within safeguarding processes and procedures is essential and relevant training will be provided. 

The post would suit someone who has experience and/or training of delivering welfare focused interventions to children/families (e.g. emotional literacy, anger management, anxiety management, drawing and talking).

A visit to the Academy prior to application is highly recommended.

 If you have:

·        Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject and/or proven experience of working successfully in a pastoral support role for children & families

·        excellent written and oral communication skills

·        exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork

·        the ability to carry out home visits in the local vicinity

·        a social care background or you are an active DSL

we would love to hear from you.

In January 2023, Ofsted confirmed that we are a ‘Good’ school. They said “The staff care deeply about all of its pupils” and “The school has high expectations for behaviour...Behaviour is good in lessons and on the playground.”

At Oakway Academy, staff are valued and supported. Here is some feedback from existing colleagues showing how they feel about working at our wonderful academy:

“My work colleagues are absolutely amazing and since working in schools for nearly 25 years I have never known such a friendly, compassionate and caring team!”

“All staff have been helping each other to do the best for our school”

“I feel that my ideas are listened to and discussed. I feel that the work I do is recognised and valued”

(Excerpts from Hatton Academies Trust People Wellbeing Survey 2023)

Oakway Academy is part of the Hatton Academies Trust. This expanding Multi Academy Trust is a family of schools collaborating in all aspect of teaching, learning and school management. The trust is dedicated to high standards of education for all our students, developing opportunities for all and passionate about lifelong learning. Oakway Academy provide education for approximately 600 children aged 4 to 11 and is committed to serving the children and families of the community.

You can apply for this vacancy, plus see the job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website:

 https://www.hattonacademiestrust.org.uk/working-for-us/vacancies/ 

**This is an ongoing vacancy; immediate interviews are available for the right candidates**

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.