Overview
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well skilled and hard working Parent Support Advisor to become part of our enthusiastic and dedicated team for 3 days a week. The ideal candidate will be positive and proactive, have the ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and external agencies to build supportive relationships.
They will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding lead who will work in partnership with staff, pupils, parents, carers and other professionals to ensure that robust safeguarding procedures are in place. Working with a range of agencies, the role will enable pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, to have full access to educational opportunities and overcome barriers to learning and participation. The work of the Parent Support Advisor will allow children and families to feel supported and will ensure effective outcomes in terms of improving mental health, wellbeing, relationships, attendance and home and school circumstances for many of our families, whilst bearing in mind the distinctive Catholic nature of our school.
Responsibilities
* Develop strong professional partnerships with a range of external agencies.
* Have an excellent up to date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and procedures, particularly in relation to the most recent Keeping Children Safe In Education guidance.
* Have a proven record of dealing effectively with safeguarding cases.
* Promote and support the Catholic ethos of the school.
* Be a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work and attitudes.
* Establish and foster good relationships with all parents/carers of children at the school.
* Be an excellent communicator, demonstrating strong IT skills, including the use of CPOMS.
* Is highly motivated and flexible and enjoys working as part of a team.
What the school offers its staff
* A welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos;
* Well behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning and coming to school;
* A welcoming and supportive staff team;
* Supportive and dedicated parents and governors;
* Opportunities for your own Continuous Professional Development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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