social worker Dagenham, England
Job description
We are looking for a Family Support Worker to join our team and to make a difference in children's lives every single day.
Role:
You will work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support.
You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
Requirements:
You will have excellent relationship building and communications skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.
You'll have previous experience of:
working and engaging with parents, carers or guardians, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support
working in an educational or outreach environment
working effectively with social and emotional factors affecting a child's capacity to learn
working with families from diverse communities
To apply for the role please download the application form here and then send your completed form by 10am on Monday 21 August 2023.
Benefits:
Perkbox membership
Employee assistance programme
Life assurance
Pension scheme
We take very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
