Family Support Worker - Broomfield South SILC
Organisation: Schools
Directorate: Secondary Schools
Service Area: Broomfield South SILC
Hours: 3 days per week / 21 hours - term time only + 6 training days
Number of Jobs: 1
Location(s): Leeds and surrounding areas
Position type: Permanent
Grade: C3 19-22
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Broomfield South SILC.
Responsible to: Pupil Welfare Team Leader/ Assistant Head Pastoral SENCO
Welcome to our school, Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 3 sites: our main site and 2 partnership sites at Windmill Primary, Rodillian Secondary and our new Post-16 partnership site at the White Rose Business Park called Future Steps. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties to complex and multiple learning needs, Autism, and social and emotional and mental health needs. We currently have 228 pupils on roll.
Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’. I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivational and creative Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team at this exciting time in the life of the school. You will be based at our Post 16 Future Steps partnership at the White Rose Business Park. Broomfield greatly values the work of our Family Support Workers and the vital contributions they make to the school.
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
1. Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, to at least Level 2 (GCSE grade A-C or equivalent).
2. Secure Knowledge of Microsoft software packages.
3. Able to work effectively in a team.
4. Able to use initiative.
5. Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others.
In return we can offer:
1. Working with inspirational pupils who are respectful, creative and resilient.
2. The support of a professional, knowledgeable and inclusive staff team.
3. A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development.
4. An opportunity to be an integral part of a young person’s journey and a real sense of achievement.
5. A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age, or disability.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement: The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates a No Smoking or vaping policy.
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