Family Worker
1 year fixed term contract (39 weeks per year)

Applications are invited for a Family Officer to support learning and attendance at Sinfin Primary and Allenton Community Primary School.

This is a shared post and the successful applicant will need to be able to work with a degree of flexibility between the two schools. It is likely that the post will include some time out of the normal school hours.

It is essential that applicants have experience of:

• Working closely with children, their families and multi-disciplinary team working.

• Working with children and young people with emotional, behavioural difficulties or who are disaffected from the education system.

• Knowledge of the role of voluntary and statutory agencies in providing services to families and children at risk of experiencing social exclusion.

• An understanding of the needs of parents/carers whose children are at risk of disaffection/exclusion or developing mental health problems.

You must enjoy working with children and young people and possess good communication, interpersonal and organisation skills. You must have a minimum of GCSE English Grade C.

It is a requirement of the post to have your own transport.

Applicants are welcome to visit both schools by appointment.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

For further details and an application form, please send a large stamped addressed envelope to the Headteacher, Sinfin Primary School, Sheridan Street, Sinfin, Derby, DE24 9HG or contact the school on 01332 771370.