Family Support Workers (req23730) - Broomfield South SILC Leeds, England
Job description
Broomfield South SILC
VACANCY – Family Support Workers
2 posts- 1 x Part time and 1 x Full-Time
Salary Scale: C3 Point 19-22
Contract: Permanent
Contract Type: 1 x Post 21 hrs -Term time only + 6 days
1 x Post 37 hrs- Term time only + 10 days
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date: Monday 2nd October 2023
Interviews: Tuesday 10th October 2023
Welcome to our school
Broomfield SILC is a generic special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years with 3 sites: our main site and 2 partnership sites at Windmill Primary and Rodillian Secondary. The SILC is based in the South of Leeds and caters for a wide range of needs from moderate learning difficulties; severe learning difficulties; complex and multiple learning needs; Autism and social and emotional and mental health needs. Some students have additional needs – physical; medical; speech and language; visual, hearing or sensory impairment. We are a very popular choice for parents and carers and currently have 228 pupils on roll.
Broomfield secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted in March 2023 where inspectors commented that leaders have ‘high ambitions’ and ‘high aspirations for all pupils’ and that ‘staff are proud to work in our school’. I am very proud of our school community where staff are committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential and prepare them fully for their future, particularly focusing on communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivational and creative Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team at this exciting time in the life of the school. Broomfield greatly values the work of our Family Support Workers and the vital contributions they make to the school in developing the life chances and opportunities of our pupils and young people.
We are looking for a Family Support Worker who wants to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils to guide their learning and maximise their progress in all areas of school life.
The successful candidate will have the following qualities:
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills, to at least Level 2 (GCSE grade A-C or equivalent).
- Secure Knowledge of Microsoft software packages.
- ICT
- Positive attitude
- Enthusiasm
- Able to work effectively in a team
- Able to use initiative
- Willingness to learn, reflect and share effective practice with others
In return we can offer:
- Working with the most inspirational pupils who are respectful, creative and resilient
- The support of a professional, knowledgeable and inclusive staff team
- A comprehensive CPD programme with potential for career development
- An opportunity to be an integral part of a young person’s journey and a real sense of achievement
- A workplace that listens to all staff and values their skillset and contribution
Kathryn Bryan
Headteacher
Access: The Broomfield main site and our partnership sites have disabled access facilities, including a lift.
For further details and recruitment pack please contact Broomfield South SILC by email [email protected] visit our website; www.broomfieldschool.org.uk or by telephoning Lucy Aleksic on 0113 277 1603 ext. 212
Schools policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
Please note that Broomfield South SILC operates No Smoking or vaping policy
Reg Charity no; 1143948
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
