How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent). 4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.
Job Title:
Family Engagement and Support Worker
Location:
Park School, Chipping Norton, OX7 5QH
Salary:
up to £28,000 per annum dependent on experience (not pro rata)
Hours:
40 hours per week; Monday to Friday
Contract:
Permanent, Term-Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
About the Role
Are you committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Family Engagement and Support Worker with SEMH experience to join our fantastic team at Park School located in Chipping Norton.
The post holder will provide a professional service to identify and assess the needs of children where there is concern in relation to school attendance, behaviour, achievement and their general welfare. Take consistent and effective action to improve pupils’ attendance and reduce persistent absence from school, working with parents and pupils through provision to support and empower them around managing risks, parenting and emotional wellbeing.
You will be an integral member of the Extended Leadership Team to promote and support pupil success and Mental Health and Wellbeing across the school, working with the SLT to review consultations, complete assessments and inductions, leading on the induction and transition of all new pupils, managing EBSA interventions, and holding a caseload of pupils.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will thrive in a fun, yet challenging environment, have a passion for building strong relationships with young people through restorative working, and be creative in bringing out the best in pupils and families. You should be an exceptional administrator and a good communicator who can inspire and motivate pupils, remain calm under pressure, and possess a sense of humour.
About Us
Park School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 7 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We pride ourselves on steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
1. Life Assurance
2. Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
3. “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
4. A market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
1. A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
2. 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
3. Cycle to Work Schemes
4. Electric Car Purchase Scheme
5. Critical illness cover
6. Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.
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