Family Support Advisors
Employer:London Borough of Waltham Forest
Reference:50043319/CYPS
Salary:£28,515 - £30,090 per annum
Hours:36 per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Temporary position
Location:Silver Birch House, uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, London E17 5SD
Closing date:13/07/2009 23:30 PM
FIXED TERM CONTRACT TO 31 MARCH 2011
Post also open to Secondment
Within Extended Services we have a number of exciting projects involved in working alongside school and other services providing multi agency support to families.
The Family Support Adviser (FSA) will support families to build their resilience and help their children to achieve, be safe, happy and healthy. The FSA will support clusters of schools to develop parenting support. The FSA will work in partnership with families in a school context to enable children, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation. The FSA will work directly with parents in a non-judgemental way, in a parent partnership model, empowering them to get the most out of the educational opportunities available.
Education & Training Requirements:
· A level 3 qualification, for example A-levels, NVQ 3
· A professional qualification relevant to the post or occupationally competent at Level 3.
Interview date: 30 July 2009
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.
We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.
The Council is committed to meeting its 4 strategic outcomes contained in its Corporate Equality Plan:
• Promoting equality of opportunity
• Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage
• Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels
• Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all.
Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.
For more information please visit: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/index/social.htm
