Family Support Worker – School Based

Balfor Recruitment

  • Birmingham
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 26 days ago
  • Apply easily
Family Support Officer Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Duration: Full-time, long-term contract Daily Rate: £85 - 95 Start date: ASAP Are you passionate about fostering strong connections between schools and families? Do you thrive on supporting families to actively engage in their child's education and reduce barriers to learning? We have an exciting opportunity for you! About the School/Role: We are proud to partner with a leading alternative provision in Birmingham that is committed to building collaborative relationships with families to enhance student success. As a Family Support Officer, you will play a vital role in bridging the gap between the school and families, ultimately creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all. Our partnered alternative provision believes that a strong partnership between educators and families is essential for student achievement and well-being. As a Family Support Officer, you will be instrumental in strengthening this partnership by providing personalised support and guidance to families, particularly those facing challenges that may impact their child's education. If you're interested in this role, contact Tom at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to Responsibilities: Family Engagement: Act as a bridge between the school and families, facilitating open communication and collaboration to support the academic and personal development of students. Needs Assessment: Conduct comprehensive needs assessments for families, identifying areas where support and intervention may be required. Advocacy: Advocate for families within the school system, ensuring that their unique needs are recognized and addressed. Resource Coordination: Connect families with relevant community resources, including social services, mental health support, and educational programs. Workshops and Training: Organize and facilitate workshops and training sessions for parents and families on topics such as parenting skills, communication, and educational support. Crisis Intervention: Provide timely and effective support during family crises, working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a holistic approach to support. Attendance Monitoring: Collaborate with the school attendance team to monitor and address attendance issues, providing support to families to improve student attendance. Desired Candidate Qualities: Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity: A deep understanding of and empathy for the diverse backgrounds and cultures of the families in the community. Effective Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and rapport with families, staff, and external partners. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess family needs and develop practical, effective solutions to address challenges. Collaborative Spirit: Work collaboratively with school staff, external agencies, and community organizations to provide comprehensive support to families. Resilience: Demonstrate resilience and a positive attitude when faced with challenging situations, maintaining a focus on the well-being of families. Confidentiality: Understand and maintain the importance of confidentiality when working with sensitive family information. Experience: Previous experience in family support or a related field is highly desirable. If you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of students and their families, please submit your application ASAP. We look forward to welcoming a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Worker to our team. Balfor Recruitment is an award-winning recruiter to the public, private and non-profit sectors for temporary, contract and permanent staffing. With over 20 years of proven success within the recruitment industry we can provide specialist staff in the following areas:
  • SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants
  • Primary Teachers and Support Staff
  • Secondary Teachers and Support Staff
  • Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants
  • FE Lecturers
  • Note Takers
  • BSL Signers
  • Academic Support Workers and Dyslexia Tutors
What you'll get in return: As well as an attractive and competitive daily rate, you will gain experience of working within a school and a good insight into the education sector. We're extremely proud to have been assisting schools in these areas for several years. You will also join our 'refer a friend' scheme where you could be entitled to receive £200 in vouchers. You can also click “apply now” to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration. If you feel this role isn't right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Balfor are members of the REC. Candidates pay rates are in line with the AWR policy which means that after qualifying period supply teachers can be paid to scale. Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Balfor Recruitment is committed to Safer Recruitment and any appointments made will be subject to employment checks including a DBS check. Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract Contract length: 9 months Salary: £100.00-£130.00 per day Benefits:
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Walsall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
  • Family Support Worker: 1 year (required)

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