Home School Link Worker

Salary: PS7

Start Date: As soon as possible

Hours: 16 hours per week (ideally over 2 days, 8am - 4pm)

Contract: Permanent

Manorcroft Primary School is a friendly, inclusive two-form entry school for children aged 4-11, which offers a caring, safe and exciting learning environment. Our aim is for each and every child to develop a love of learning and to fulfil their potential, whatever their starting point or individual need. We believe in the development of the whole child, ensuring that their social and emotional needs, as well as their academic needs are met.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Home School Link Worker (HSLW) to help improve the life outcomes and opportunities for our children and their families, by providing a range of early intervention, signposting, support and guidance. They would also become a DSL and work as part of the school’s safeguarding team.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of working with parents/families and developing positive relationships

• Experience of working with other professional agencies

• Experience of supporting families in crisis or helping to resolve complex issues

• Excellent listening and communication skills

• The ability to be self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative and adaptable

• The ability to be empathetic, patient, supportive and diplomatic

We can offer:

• An experienced, supportive and hardworking team of staff

• A well-resourced school environment

• Opportunities for continual professional development

Please see the Job Description/s & Person Specification for further information.

All potential candidates are very welcome to tour the school - please contact the school office to make an appointment

Please note, CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

Interviews:

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint this position ahead of any advised application closing date, should an appropriate candidate be found. Therefore, it is advisable to submit applications as early as possible.

Safeguarding Statement:

Manorcroft 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. As part of our safeguarding processes, appointment to any post is subject to various checks, including online searches and a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.