What skills and experience we're looking for
We welcome applications from candidates who are wholeheartedly committed to giving students and their families the support they need.
Reporting directly to the Head of School, the purpose of the role is to improve the life outcomes and opportunities for school-aged students and their families by providing a range of family support interventions and activities. The Family Support Officer will meet parents and families new to the school to identify any support that may be needed. They will deliver focused family support to improve the social, emotional development and health of pupils and their families. As part of the Safeguarding team you will work closely with the designated safeguarding lead and heads of departments to keep students safe, help them achieve their full learning potential and support families in engaging with their children’s learning, development and well-being. Please see Job Description for further details.
You will take an active role in building effective relationships with students and their families and will be prepared to work hard to enable them to thrive and be the best they can. Liaising with relevant professionals and outside agencies, attending core group and child protection meetings, case conferences and multi-agency meetings is a key part of the role as is working closely with staff, planning, and delivering safeguarding training in order to achieve best outcomes for the students. Please see Person Specification for further details.
What the school offers its staff
Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24-hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.