The Governors of Bewdley Primary School wish to appoint a friendly and experienced Family Support Worker to support and guide our children and families in well-being and mental health on a day to day basis.
The ideal candidate will be able to act as the strategic link between the school and outside agencies/partners and work to provide families with early help and emotional well-being.
You will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and relevant partners to provide a holistic support service designed at enhancing the wellbeing of some of school community. You will need to be able to identify pupils who require support and use your specialist knowledge and skills to foster the social and emotional development of the children. You will also need to lead planned interventions and evaluate outcomes.
You will need to be innovative, reliable, caring yet assertive with excellent communication skills. You must have relevant experience of working with children with different needs and experience of working in a school or educational setting.
You will have a minimal qualification equivalent of NVQ level 4 with a GCSE in Maths and English (C or above).
For any further information about the role or to book a tour of the school, please contact nwalker@bewdleyprimary.worcs.sch.uk or by calling 01299 403 796.
School tours are scheduled for
Friday 6th May (10.30am)
Tuesday 10th May (2.30pm) or
Tuesday 17th May (4.00pm)
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th May by midday. Applications can be emailed or posted.
Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 25th May 2022.
Safeguarding Recruitment Statement
Bewdley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The school values diversity and has an equalities policy to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and that they are appointed solely on their suitability for the post, irrespective of race, gender, disability, sexuality or age.
In accordance with the Safer Recruitment guidance produced for schools in England, applications will only be accepted by using the school application form. CVs will not be accepted. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
