Family Support Worker to support vulnerable families within LS10 and LS11 in Leeds.
The JESS Cluster supports families and schools in the LS10 and LS11 area of Leeds to live full, successful and healthy lives by offering parenting support through delivering one to one work and group work programmes.
We are located within easy access from the A1 and M1 motorways and within commutable distance from Leeds, Halifax, Wakefield, Bradford, Barnsley and York.
The Cluster comprises 11 primary schools and 2 secondary/further education establishments across this geographical area and we work closely with our cluster schools through our early help agenda.
We are recruiting for a Family Support Worker for a temporary 12-month post and can consider job share and flexible working requests.
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker with excellent interpersonal skills to join our successful team based in our own office on site at Windmill Primary School. We are looking for an experienced practitioner, who is able to form excellent relationships and has a track record of supporting families to successful outcomes, such as improved educational outcomes, self-esteem, resilience and aspiration.
In return we can offer:
- A chance to work in a vibrant and energetic area of Leeds, one of the country’s fastest growing cities
- A chance to work with over 11,000 fantastic, enthusiastic children who want the best start in life
- The opportunity to become part of a community where children are at the heart of all we do
- A supportive and experienced Family Support Team
- A cluster that values your training and personal development
Further details and the full application pack and form are available through https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/jess-cluster-family-support-worker
- Closing date for applications: Friday 29th November 2024
- Interviews: 2nd December 2024
If you would like to discuss this post in more detail please contact Lucy Metcalfe (Targeted Service Leader) on 07891276730 or email Lucy.metcalfe@leeds.gov.uk
Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
The JESS Cluster and Windmill Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and would positively welcome applications from individuals from a BAME background and who speak additional languages.
Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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