We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Salary
Grade 8 (Scale Point 24-27)
Part time up to 20 hours per week, to be negotiated
39 weeks (term time only)
Salary between £15,686 - £17,291 pa depending on experience.
Experience
Recent or relevant experience at a service delivery level in relation to one or more of the following aspects of family outreach services and wider learning and support opportunities:
* Schools
* Child and family health services
* Parenting Support
* Community development and participation
* Life Long Learning
* Person Centred Planning
Including:
* Experience of multi-agency working in relation to children and families.
* Project management experience.
* Experience of action plans and monitoring and evaluating performance.
* Experience of working with and managing relationships with people at a wide range of levels.
* Experience and proven success at team and partnership working.
* Understanding of Social Services System.
Qualifications/Training
Professional qualification at NVQ 4 or above related to SEN/Equality & Diversity/Social Care.
Evidence of further or higher education.
Evidence of an understanding of special needs/Disability.
Evidence of recent and relevant continuous professional development.
Evidence of an understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
Practical Skills
* Project management skills.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
* Able to assimilate information, prioritise and make decisions.
* Able to lead and motivate people.
* A good team player.
* Able to analyse performance data and produce reports.
* Able to motivate and inspire families and partner organisations.
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, including at a strategic level and with parents.
* Good ICT skills.
* Up to date knowledge of legislation and guidance relevant to the post.
* Understanding of the school context.
* Understanding of the benefits and challenges of multi-agency working.
* Understanding of integrated services provision.
* Organised and well planned.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
* Commitment to the Safeguarding of children and promotion of their wellbeing.
* Commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity.
* Able to meet targets and deadlines effectively.
* Able to work on own initiative to develop new ways of working.
* Able to manage own work programme and time.
* Creative and innovative.
* Flexible and resilient - effective in the face of setbacks in pressure.
* Positive, can do attitude.
* Sensitivity and discretion in dealing with a wide range of families and organisations.
* Commitment to achieving high quality, inclusive, responsive services for children, young people, and their families.
* Current driving license and use of a car.
All staff in school will be expected to accept reasonable flexibility in working arrangements and the allocation of duties in pursuance of raising pupil achievement. Any changes will take account of salary/status/hours and will be subject to discussion, in accordance with the guidance note on contractual changes.
We welcome visits to the school and would encourage candidates to get in touch. If you would like more information about the post or an informal conversation with our Headteacher, Miss Lynne Hudson, please email: info@wollescote.dudley.sch.uk or call the school on 01384 818500.
Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
N.B., We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
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