Blackstone Recruitment are working with a provider of education, care and support services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities who are recruiting for Family Support officer.

Please see details below for the full job advert:

Location: Surrey
Salary: £27,713 - £30,250 dependant on qualifications
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm

The role:
They're looking to recruit a Family Support Officer to join their team. You will work with the DSL/Pastoral lead, together with the therapy team in supporting families of students aged 11 to 16 years with ASD and other associated difficulties.

Experience:
Successful candidate is likely to demonstrate the following:

* Act as a role model and support the development of supportive relationships between home and school.

* To coordinate the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy.

* To monitor and report on pupils out of school and those where there are concerns around attendance.

* To liaise with parents/carers who are currently open to family support and early help to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach.

* To provide appropriate training to staff through CPD.

* To provide therapeutic support to pupils who are struggling to engage in class-based learning or school, in consultation with the therapy team and key members of the teaching team, with the aim of re-engagement in class.

* To track attendance and provide data for SLT and Governors.

* To provide data for SLT and Governors with regards to family support and early intervention work undertaken.

* Ensure that all relevant monitoring, recording and reporting has been completed, to ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.

Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required.

Skills & Qualifications:

Successful candidate qualities:

* GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.

* A relevant professional qualification or the ability to gain L3 in working with children and young people.

* L3 in working with children and young people is highly desirable.

* Qualifications in psychology or social care would be desirable.

What's in it for you? / Why Should You Apply?

* Life assurance

* Enhanced Pension

* * Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service

* Perkbox - offering high street discounts.

* Employee assistance programme

* Car lease scheme

* Fully funded training and qualifications

* Bike to work scheme.

* Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

Blackstone Benefits:

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✅Access to exclusive and flexible UK locum and permanent jobs

✅Complete onboarding support

✅Informed tailored career advice

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✅Unlimited referral bonus

For further information on this role, please contact Biren Daiya at Blackstone Recruitment on the details provided or APPLY now