We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Senior Support Worker within our North Manchester Learning Disabilities /Mental Health Service to provide person centred support to people with learning disabilities and other mental health needs living in their own homes.

Working with a small highly skilled team of support workers, you will assist the Registered Team Manager and Support Coordinator in the management and provision of 24-hour support across flats within a supported living setting.

You must have a good understanding of learning disabilities and person centred practice as well as commitment to developing the service and the staff team.

You will be responsible for

• Maximise service user outcomes by working closely with the service user, their family and friends, staff and involved professionals
• Developing and managing staff, including staff training, supervision and appraisal
• Supporting managers with business planning and service developments
• Supporting managers Quality Assurance and CQC compliance
• Auditing of service paperwork on a monthly basis

In return we offer a full induction and training program and manager support.

Relevant and transferable Skills and experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities are essential within this post

Creative Support is a non-profit provider of person centred care and support to older people, people with learning disabilities, mental health needs, and autism spectrum conditions.

We are recruiting an experienced practitioner for the role of Senior Support Worker to provide person-centred care and support to people with mental health needs at our service in Prestwich. Your role will include:

• Providing practical and emotional support to service users in line with Personal Support Plans
• Identifying and accessing opportunities with service users to gain independence and confidence
• Supervising staff and managing staff resources efficiently to meet the needs of the service
• Collaborating with service users, families, and involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that maximises outcomes for service users

A minimum of two years’ experience of providing care and support to people with mental health needs is essential for this role. It is desirable that you have experience of supporting and supervising a staff team. A clean driving licence and access to a car is beneficial.

You are expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends, sleep-ins, and bank holidays.

This position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development. Creative Support has obtained Investors in People Silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the client group you work with, managerial qualifications, and up-to-date training regarding changes to the law governing social care.

Senior Support Worker

Are you currently a Support Worker looking to move into a Senior Support Worker position? Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference to young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Maybe a career with our client is for you…

Our client is excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Service based in Heaton, Bolton. This 5-bed service will be supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of young people and young adults with complex mental health difficulties in a least restrictive way. The aim of the service will be to support the young people engage in the community, education, and vocational activities with the aim of promoting independence.

They have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Support Worker, or an experienced Support Worker looking to develop into a senior post. You will support the Deputy and Registered Manager in supervising a team of staff with the aim to help their young people move into independent living in the future.

You will be based within their Residential Home based in Bolton working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates and occasional sleep ins & nights when required so flexibility is required.

Company Benefits
• Competitive pay (£10.43 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
• 22 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays rising to 27 days holidays with service
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
• Enhanced company pension
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Access to their 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
• Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
• The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Senior Support Worker
• To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
• To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
• To work alongside the Deputy and Residential Manager to support with the management of staff and smooth running of the home
• To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
• To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
• To promote independence amongst the young people
• To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
• To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Senior Support Worker
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent within Care
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria
• Full UK Driving License
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Tuesday 15th December.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?
Care in Mind are excited to announce the opening of our new Residential Service based in Heaton, Bolton.

This 5-bed service will be supporting the recovery and rehabilitation of young people and young adults with complex mental health difficulties in a least restrictive way. The aim of the service will be to support the young people engage in the community, education, and vocational activities with the aim of promoting independence.

Our client is currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Bolton working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits
• Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
• Enhanced company pension
• Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
• Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
• The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker
• To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
• To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
• To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
• To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
• To promote independence amongst the young people
• To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
• To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria
• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Tuesday 15th December.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

Please note that interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Bank Support Worker

Are you currently looking for a job that offers flexibility in between personal commitments or during educational study? Are you interested in gaining valuable workplace experience and making a real difference in young people’s lives? Maybe a role as a Bank Support Worker is the next step for you?

Our client is currently looking for kind, caring and friendly people to join their professional team as a Bank Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will join their Bank Team on a “Zero Hours Contract” supporting their Residential Home in Warrington working flexible shifts that fit around your personal life.

Company Benefits
• Competitive pay (£9.54 p/h)
• Enhanced company pension
• Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
• Free on-site parking
• Paid Enhanced DBS check
• Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
• Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
• The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
• Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Bank Support Worker
• To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
• To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
• To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
• To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
• To promote independence amongst the young people
• To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
• To carry out further duties as per our attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Bank Support Worker
• Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
• Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
• Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
• IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
• An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
• An understanding of safeguarding
• Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria
• Full UK Driving Licence
• NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
• Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please submit your application by Tuesday 15th December.

Please note that they do not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

Please note that interviews will be held over Microsoft Teams as a video interview.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Eden Brown Charities are delighted to be working in partnership with an incredible Charity in Stockport to help them find a Senior Women's Case worker who will support, empower and educate women in order to improve both their mental and physical health. This is a fixed term contract until March 2023 and is a part time (4 days per week/ 30 hours per week)

As a Senior Case Worker you will be key in undertaking initial assessments as well as implementing care and protection plans in complex situations. You will safeguard women and children effectively by carrying out risk assessments and you will also provide leadership to other case workers who are able to provide support and advice to women.

You will work closely with the service manager to make day-to-day decisions in accordance with the range of duties.

To be successful in this role you must be a Qualified Social worker and be registered with Social Work England. It is desirable that you awareness of specific issues affecting women and also have experience of carrying out assessments.

This really is an incredible role which will make a real difference to Women's lives. Please note that due to the nature of the Charitie's work, this post is restricted to women applicants only under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010. Our client will be interviewing on a rolling basis so please do get in touch if you are interested.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies.  We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to natural disasters, outbreaks or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT), we work closely with FCDO and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes.  Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.

Following a period of significant growth we are seeking a medical doctor to join our team in this pivotal role. Our portfolio of emergency health programmes continues to grow at pace, with current or recent projects in countries including Bangladesh, Chad, Yemen, Myanmar and Lebanon.  Projects include outbreak response, health worker capacity building, trauma and surgical care and health systems strengthening.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in the area of emergency and disaster medicine and humanitarian response, ideally including migration and conflict contexts.  You will be able to apply your expertise to developing strategy, designing health responses and capacity building programmes as well as contributing to grant proposals.  You will be willing and able to deploy overseas with our responses, providing leadership to health teams and liaising closely with Ministries of Health, WHO and other partners.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.  UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies.  We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to natural disasters, outbreaks or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT), we work closely with FCDO and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes.  As a partner in the READY consortium we are working on developing global preparedness for outbreak response.

Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.

Following a period of significant growth we are seeking a health professional to join our team in this pivotal role. Our portfolio of emergency health programmes continues to grow at pace, with current or recent projects in countries including Bangladesh, Chad, Yemen, Myanmar and Lebanon.  Projects include outbreak response, health worker capacity building, trauma and surgical care and health systems strengthening.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in the area of infectious diseases / outbreak response, including low resource contexts and ideally insecure environments.  You will be able to apply your expertise to developing strategy, designing health responses and capacity building programmes as well as contributing to grant proposals.  You will be willing and able to deploy overseas with our responses, providing leadership to health teams and liaising closely with Ministries of Health, WHO and other partners.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.  UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Manchester Mental Health Recovery Service for a Deputy Manager. The role requires an enthusiastic individual who has some managerial/supervisory experience working in Mental Health and recovery based services. We are seeking a dynamic, motivated, pro-active and well organised individual who has the ability, skills and knowledge to successfully support individuals throughout their recovery journey.

The service provides support, rehabilitation and recovery to 12 individuals who reside in a 24hr supported living service. Some of the service users have a Forensic background. The aim is to support individuals throughout their recovery journey within a 2 year period with the expectation that they have developed the skills/abilities, knowledge, independence and confidence to successfully move on to less supported accommodation.

The service also provides Housing Related Outreach support to 5 people with mental health needs who reside in the community.

As Deputy Manager you will be responsible for deputising, developing and overseeing a vibrant programme of rehabilitation, recovery and wellbeing support for people with severe and enduring mental health needs, provided through one-to-one goal planning & personalised interventions in order to achieve the desired outcomes.

Key responsibilities would be:
• Deputising and supporting the Project Manager in co-ordination of all aspects of recovery service delivery
• Taking responsibility for the smooth running of the service in the absence of the Project Manager.
• Supporting the teams to develop and deliver a vibrant and engaging recovery programme
• Support with Recruitment, supervision, support of staff, students on placement and volunteers
• Marketing and promoting the service to stakeholders and service users
• Supporting the manager with contract compliance, data collection and achievement of all outputs, outcomes and KPIs
• Providing a safe, welcoming environment and excellent customer care
• Promoting  co-production and positive partnerships

At Depaul UK we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker to join the team in Greater Manchester. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary of £19,608 per annum + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK helps people around the UK who are homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged, with a special focus on young people. We are now looking for locum Project / Support Workers through Accommodation, Floating Support, Family Mediation, Administration, and Nightstop.

We are a homelessness charity with the largest network of emergency accommodation for young people in the UK, making a difference to the lives of thousands of young people each year. We are unique, innovative and very passionate about what we do, working in the very heart of local communities.

Benefits of joining us as an Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker:

- 26 days of annual holiday plus bank holidays

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

The Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed outreach worker who is client-focused and with an excellent ability to lone work.

Working under the direction, guidance and support of a senior worker you will be responsible for a caseload of clients as well as share responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all clients, volunteers and staff in the service.

The official job title for this post is ‘Progression Coach’.

What makes this Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’
- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model
- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success as our Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker?

- Excellent experience in outreach support with rough sleepers and vulnerable young people

- Good experience of Safeguarding and operating safeguarding requirements and procedures

- Experience of using Risk Assessments and Support Planning tools

- Experience of managing a large caseload and record-keeping

- Experience of lone working

Closing date:  Friday 11th December 12:00pm

Interview date: TBC

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Outreach Youth Homelessness Worker then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity working to ensure every child is in school ready to learn. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex issues. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. 

School-Home Support Practitioner
Location: Working across Old Hall Drive Academy and Chapel Street Primary School
5 days a week, Term time only. 
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £20,401 per annum depending upon experience 

This is an opportunity to work alongside both Old Hall Drive Academy and Chapel Street Primary School
to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour, and helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidates will have experience working in a school environment, be a motivated creative thinker and have strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents. 

Duties of the role:  

• Provide targeted casework for vulnerable pupils and families  
• Organise group work for both children and families  
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families  
• Encourage parental engagement in learning  
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance  
• Support wider parental engagement in school  
• Work as part of a team  
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports for the funder, sometimes at short notice.  
• Support families and children transitioning to secondary school.  

Closing date for applications: 9th December 2020
Start Date: January 2021 

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

School-Home Support takes 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.

These roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity working to ensure every child is in school ready to learn. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex issues. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.  

School-Home Support Practitioner
Location: Working across Abbey Hey Primary Academy and Oasis Academy Aspinal. 
5 days a week, Term time only. 
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £20,401 per annum depending upon experience 

This is an opportunity to work alongside both Abbey Hey Primary Academy and Oasis Academy Aspinal to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour, and helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidates will have experience working in a school environment, be a motivated creative thinker and have strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents. 

Duties of the role:  

• Provide targeted casework for vulnerable pupils and families  
• Organise group work for both children and families  
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families  
• Encourage parental engagement in learning  
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance  
• Support wider parental engagement in school  
• Work as part of a team  
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports for the funder, sometimes at short notice.  
• Support families and children transitioning to secondary school.  

Closing date for applications: 9th December 2020
Start Date: January 2021  

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

School-Home Support takes 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.

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity working to ensure every child is in school ready to learn. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex issues. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

School-Home Support Specialist Early Years Practitioner
Working across East Manchester.
5 days a week, Term time only.
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £20,401 per annum depending upon experience

This is an exciting opportunity to join School-Home Support as the first Specialist Early Years Practitioner in Manchester. Initially developing relationships with local early years settings the Early Years Practitioner will work from a child centered approach and primarily be concerned with developing and maintaining good working relationships with parents/carers, children and various educational support staff and other agencies. ‘Ready for Nursery, Ready for learning’ is a project targeted to families in East Manchester through a specialist Early Years Outreach practitioner.

The main purpose of this role will be to deliver a rolling 7 week program to families, parents and carers in early years setting with the main aim to provide families with a sound foundation of knowledge, tools, strategies and confidence from which to support their child’s readiness for learning.

The first 6 weeks of the programme will focus on six broad areas related to the EYFS:

1. Socialisation
2. Behaviour progression & parental confidence
3. Emotional literacy and understanding
4. Independence (child) & health/wellbeing (parent)
5. Literacy and numerical development.
6. Routines and planning around school attendance

With the 7th week focusing on connecting with the Early Years setting where the child will attend. In addition, the Practitioner will also manage a small caseload of families whereby more intensive support is needed.

The successful candidates will have experience working in an early years setting, be confident when delivering group sessions, be a motivated creative thinker and have strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents.

Duties of the role:

• Recruit and engage with early years settings.
• Deliver regular group sessions.
• Provide targeted casework for a small number of families.
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families.
• Encourage parental engagement in learning.
• Regularly monitor and update resources.
• Ensure recording is up to date.
• Work as part of a team.
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports for the funder, sometimes at
• short notice.

Closing date for applications: 9th December 2020 9am
Interviews will be held virtually: 17th December 2020
Start Date: January 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and complete the application process. 

School-Home Support takes 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 above are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity working to ensure every child is in school ready to learn. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex issues. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

School-Home Support Practitioner
Location: The East Manchester Academy
5 days a week, Term time only
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £20,401 per annum depending upon experience

This is an opportunity to work alongside The East Manchester Academy to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour, helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families in The East Manchester Academy to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a school environment, delivering learning programmes and have strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents. This is a fast paced school environment and the role will require a confident self starter, able to problem solve and hit the ground running.

Duties of the role:

• Vulnerable pupils and families
• Organise group work for both children and families
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families
• Encourage parental engagement in learning
• Support with children transitioning from primary to secondary school, and from secondary to further education, employment or training.
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance
• Support wider parental engagement with school
• Work as part of a team
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports as and when required

Closing date for applications: 14th December 2020 9am
Interviews to be held virtually: 15th December 2020
Second stage interviews: 17th December 2020
Start Date: January 2021 (exact date to be confirmed)

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job description and application form. 

School-Home Support takes 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.

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.