Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for Family Support officer.
Please see details below for the full job advert:
Location: Surrey
Salary: £27,713 - £30,250 dependant on qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm
The role:
They’re looking to recruit a Family Support Officer to join their team. You will work with the DSL/Pastoral lead, together with the therapy team in supporting families of students aged 11 to 16 years with ASD and other associated difficulties.
Experience:
Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following:
* Act as a role model and support the development of supportive relationships between home and school.
* To coordinate the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy.
* To monitor and report on pupils out of school and those where there are concerns around attendance.
* To liaise with parents/carers who are currently open to family support and early help to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach.
* To provide appropriate training to staff through CPD.
* To provide therapeutic support to pupils who are struggling to engage in class-based learning or school, in consultation with the therapy team and key members of the teachi...