Pastoral Support Worker

Purpose of

Job:

You will use a

whole family approach for supporting children and families at The Vine, working

with them on an individual basis in school and within the community. You will

complete Early Help Assessments (EHA’s) and be Lead Professional for the

family. As Lead Professional you will work in partnership with a multi- agency

team around the family to provide tailored targeted intervention that enables

families to achieve positive outcomes.

You will

organise, plan and deliver evidence-based group work programmes to support

parents/carers with topics such as parenting, childhood development, domestic

abuse and healthy relationships.

Person

Specification:

Qualities:

You will be motivated and dedicated

to support families to achieve positive outcomes.

You will be organised, able to work

autonomously and as a team.

You will be willing, approachable,

personable and able to build a positive rapport with children, young

people and their families.

You will be willing to continue your

professional development through informal and formal training.

Skills and

experience:

A good knowledge and understanding

of child development, signs of abuse and neglect, and of child protection

legislations, policies and procedures.

A good knowledge and understanding

of the importance of school attendance and access to education.

A good knowledge and understanding

of how to conduct assessments and create plans for support that promote

positive outcomes.

A good knowledge and understanding

of providing direct support to vulnerable families and of evidence-based

programmes.

Strong communication skills using a

variety of formats and will work efficiently within a multi- agency

environment.

The ability to produce, keep and

maintain good case recording, reports and assessments.

Willingness to support a family

within their home setting (if appropriate).

Willingness to support the most

vulnerable pupils.