Family Support Worker: Targeted Support and Community Programmes

Family Support Worker: Targeted Support and Community Programmes

We have a unique opportunity to join [Employer hidden] Hub Lord’s Hill as part of our work with students and families. This role will create real impact in the Lord’s Hill Community by working alongside our Academy colleagues to support families of [Employer hidden] students and the wider community. Helping more families to engage with support and provision, including the therapeutic space of our city farm.

We’re looking for an individual who has a passion for supporting families and compassion for all, to take on this exciting role. You’ll need to be an effective communicator and ready to work with some of our hardest to reach families with drive and initiative. Best of all, you’ll be supported by a thriving team of people who are dedicated to supporting families and young people in our community, city farm and academy

The successful post holder must have:

• Experience of family support
• Experience of managing and working with volunteers
• Good project management skills, able to balance a range of priorities.
• Good standard of basic education, including English and Maths Level 2

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a real difference to communities on a local level. As part of the package, [Employer hidden] offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance
• Working as part of a friendly, community-minded team of professionals

If you are interested in being part of this service, then please:

Email your CV including a Supporting Statement to [contact hidden] . Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages and must address the following:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about the relevant experience you have in family support

We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lizzie Whitbread [contact hidden].

Interviews will take place at the [Employer hidden] Academy Lord’s Hill,

The successful candidate will need to be provide proof of the right to work in the UK. [Employer hidden] cannot assist with sponsorship or visas. We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups.

If you require assistance or adjustments to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.

[Employer hidden] is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the [Employer hidden] ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

[Employer hidden] supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889