Polehampton C. of E. Schools

As well as seeing increasing social, emotional and mental health needs, and increasing complex and additional needs across the country, we are seeing this profile within our schools.The creation of this new Family Support Worker role will allow us to provide greater support to families, helping signpost them to support as well as offer some of that support ourselves (via our Family Support Worker).This role will be essential in helping ensure that all the people involved in supporting our pupils are working together and well-supported to provide the very best pastoral, emotional and academic provision for the children of Polehampton., We are proud of our team and what we can offer staff who wish to join us. We recognise that joining a new school is as much about what we can provide as it is about what the successful applicant can give to us. Therefore, we offer the following through our schools and The Keys Academy Trust:

• A commitment to your professional development, with key links to other Family Support Workers, support networks and the opportunity to undertake training and qualifications to develop your knowledge and skillset.
• A vibrant, fun and welcoming staff and environment.
• An exciting chance to work in a unique set of schools across two sites, supporting a wide range of needs and circumstances.
• A wellbeing package through our Trust staff support provider.
• The chance to help shape a brand new role, providing essential and invaluable support to our families.
All our successful applicants will be expected to embrace life as a 'primary school' across two sites (including travelling between sites). Although we are C of E schools, applicants do not need to be of Christian faith; all faiths or no particular religion are welcomed to apply.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about mental health, committed to going above and beyond for people and dedicated to helping others. The successful candidate should be an excellent communicator and very empathetic, as well as having the right balance of 'support and challenge' when supporting families but advocating for the child's best interests. Whilst teaching or SEND experience may be helpful, it is not a requirement and we are encouraging anyone who believes they have the right skills for this role to apply. In addition, the successful candidate will have the following key qualities:
• Previous experience of supporting children and families.
• A proven track record of building effective relationships.
• Highly effective communication skills.
• The ability to oversee the planning and delivery of pastoral interventions for children.
• Be able to deliver workshops and other training for parents.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and diplomacy and values diversity.
• Take responsibility for their own effective time management and contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.