construction Birmingham, England
Job description
Oasis Academy Woodview
Woodview Drive
Birmingham
B15 2HU
Telephone number: 0121 440 4202
Email address: [email protected]
Required for September 2023
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of families and children?
Are you dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment within a primary school setting?
We are currently seeking a motivated and compassionate Community Project Worker to join our team, focusing on family support at our primary school.
Specific Duties:
- to build positive and supportive working partnerships with the local community to deliver Oasis projects that address the wider socio-economic barriers that children and young people experience
- agree local community development priorities & activities with the local Hub Leadership, supporting Academy priorities and addressing the needs of the local neighbourhood
- generate income through fundraising for community engagement work
- support Academy around parental and community engagement particularly by delivering transition support and Academy community events
- grow a pool of Oasis community volunteers to support the growth of the local Oasis movement
- utilise the Oasis data collection systems to effectively monitor and evaluate the community work and share best practice
- ensure Academy policies and procedures apply to all community activities
- be a tangible portrayal of the Oasis ethos – modelling, teaching, and representing our Oasis ethos values of inclusion, equality, relationships, hope and perseverance
Specific duties Family Support:
- engage hard to reach families and support them to access Hub services and activities
- work with families to support the academy objectives around attendance and behaviour
- provide additional pastoral support to families with complex needs
- be responsible for the engagement, support and learning of families, whose children attend the Academy
- work directly with parents in a non-judgemental way empowering them and their families to get the most out of the opportunities available
- research and identify local parent/carer and family needs and aspirations with a focus on parenting, family learning, health/wellbeing, participation and personal development
- support families in developing partnerships with professionals that support children’s learning and development
- create opportunities for parent/carers and their families to get involved in shaping and delivering the work of the Community projects
- promote attendance at Hub council events e.g., parents’ evenings, Academy and community events
Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed, where you will be able to meet our team.
Visits can be arranged by contacting the Woodview Office on 0121 440 4202.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
Please apply online
CVs are not accepted.
Returned completed application form to [email protected] no later than the closing date or posted to Joseph Broadfield - Principal, Oasis Academy Woodview, Woodview Drive, Birmingham, B15 2HU.
