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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About the role
As an Education Advice Caseworker Assistant, you will support the Family Support Worker in their work to advise families on issues relating to schooling and child wellbeing.
You will be supporting Latin American families with children (mainly Spanish- speakers) aged 5-19 years old, who have recently migrated to the UK and are not yet in school or have only just started.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Assisting the Education Advice Caseworker in:
● Supporting parents with the school admissions process in the UK. This includes:
providing information about the UK education system; explaining the school admissions process; helping parents fill in application forms; writing/calling Local Authority School Admissions; and following up on unsuccessful applications;
● Planning and delivering parent workshops and focus groups to respond to parents’ needs (e.g., positive parenting, school in the UK, bullying, etc.);
● Putting together useful resources for parents and staff, including simple translations, fliers, handouts, etc.;
● Creating documents and information sheets for parents including half term activities, breakfast clubs, afternoon wrap around, extracurricular activities, etc.
We are looking for someone who is/has:
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Fluent in English (essential) and intermediate Spanish or Portuguese (desirable);
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A flexible and enthusiastic individual, who is confident with working in a multicultural and multilingual environment;
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Strong interest and experience in working with children and their families in creative and/or educational set;
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An understanding of safeguarding and commitment to promoting children’s welfare;
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A warm, friendly, patient, enthusiastic and empathetic approach towards children and their families;
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Good time management and organisational skills;
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Good interpersonal and communication skills and attention to detail;
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Ability to set own work priorities, take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Led by and for the community, we support the development, agency and participation of all Latin Americans and Spanish and Portuguese-speaking migrants
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about increasing and representation for disabled families across society.
What do I have to do?
Attend meetings roughly four times a year to help steer the organisation towards its goals. And using your skill set to help grow and advance our non-profit.
Part of the fabric of Buttons & Bubbles that wherever possible people who volunteer and work with us have lived experience of disability and or illness, (including parents, carers, siblings and friends) This includes our board members.
If you would be interested in having more information about this opportunity or need the board member pack in a different format, please get in contact for an informal chat.
If you would like any reasonable adjustments to the interview process please let us know. Any information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence.
Non Charity Employer
To increase inclusion and representation across society for disabled families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
We are looking for a Trustee who is passionate about arts and social justice, who wants to make a difference and is able to compliment our Board of Trustees, Artistic Director, and Executive Director as we work together to develop the impact and profile of Cardboard Citizens.
We are looking for strategic thinkers and committed collaborators who are passionate about the arts and social justice.
We especially welcome those who can bring lived or professional experience in areas such as communications, campaigning, public engagement, fundraising, or media- skills that will help us grow our public profile and deepen the impact of the stories we tell.
We believe that the need for Cardboard Citizens is as urgent as it ever has been with the current external environment and the challenges for our communities with experience of homelessness and poverty.
Whilst we'd like to hear from applicants from a range of backgrounds and experiences, we are particularly keen to hear from those with skills in any of the following areas:
- Digital, New Media
- Communications / public relations
- Environment & Sustainability
- Development
- Strategic partnerships
The general attributes we're looking for in a potential Trustee include:
- Good judgement
- An ability to think creatively and strategically
- An ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
- Effective interpersonal skills
- An active commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- An ability to command trust and respect
- An understanding and acceptance of a Trustee's legal duties and responsibilities
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort required.
Trustees will be required to:
- To serve an initial term of 4 years, with the possibility of re-appointment until 8 consecutive years' service has been reached.
- To attend 4 x 2-hour Board Meetings a year, committee meetings as required, as well as an annual Away Day.
- To attend events, performances, workshops and other engagements, to gain a full experience of the breadth of Cardboard Citizens work.
- To sit on one of the Board's Committees.
- To provide specialist advice and expertise as required and appropriate.
- To advocate and champion Cardboard Citizens' work, values, ambition, and strategic direction.
