Community Engagement & Family Support Officer

Community Engagement & Family Support Officer

Forge Valley School are seeking to appoint a Community Engagement and Family Support Officer to work within their dedicated Attendance / Pastoral Team.  The postholder will support pupils and parents to help improve levels of attendance, in particular pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful candidate will be required to develop an understanding of the reasons behind poor attendance; implementing strategies to improve attitudes towards the school.

The postholder will work closely with the schools Attendance & Behaviour Manager, assisting in the support of pupils in relation to attendance, as part of their SEMH support. The postholder will also support the completion of MAST/CYT/SEMH Hub referrals and FCAF documents.

The successful applicant must have the emotional intelligence required to build effective and positive relationships with both pupils and parents.  They are looking for a good communicator who will be totally committed to the welfare of our pupils.

They can offer you:

• first class continuing professional development opportunities

• a modern, £27 million, state of the art working environment

• access to an on-site gym which is free to staff members

Forge Valley is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th April 2021

For more information, or to apply, please visit TES’s website.