School Family Worker

The post holder will join 5 other SFWs who work across the town in our widely respected team. Each SFW has their own schools to work with and the team also runs town-wide sessions for staff and parents. The key roles of the post are to: 1. Provide targeted support for children and young people and their families with unmet needs. This can include working with families, providing intervention programmes, transitional support, targeted support, facilitating workshops and courses, etc. 2. Liaising with schools pastoral and other support mechanisms and other agencies who work with children and families. We seek someone who is flexible and enthusiastic, willing to learn and able to work individually and as part of a team. We look forward to receiving applications from people with previous experience of such a role or those who have the personal skills and a willingness to train and develop new skills. Ongoing training is provided alongside clinical supervision. Applications by 27th March For further information about the role contact Shelagh Mackey s.mackey@barnwell.herts.sch.uk 01438 222500 Please ensure that you have provided email addresses for your referees and your Person Specification gives examples of how you meet the criteria listed. Barnwell School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment references. Health and Safety Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person CVs not accepted as a form of application. Barnwell is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment Barnwell is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates of all backgrounds.