Job Description

Position: Parent and Family Worker-1 Year Contract Employment Type: Part Time (47 weeks per year) Hours: 24 per week(Flexibility will be required) Salary: Band 3.Point 25 (Pro rata) Actual Salary: £13,958 Required for September 2012

Do you want to make a difference to young children and families? Do you want to contribute to improving the emotional, social and behavioural needs of vulnerable children at school? If so, you could be the person we want!

We are looking for someone with: • Experience of direct work with children, young people, parents and carers • Knowledge of children and young people’s development and of child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures. • Knowledge of integrated processes and an understanding of support available to children and their families including parenting support. • Good communication skills and the ability to engage positively with children, young people and their families and professionals • Good organisational, administrative and time management skills including record keeping and computer literacy, as well as ability to work effectively as part of a team. • A professional and fully confidential approach, combined with a positive outlook when dealing with some challenging and difficult circumstances for children and families.

We can offer: • A school which was recognised recently in its recent Ofsted report where: “A real strength of the school is the good care, guidance and support provided for pupils” • a dedicated and positive staff. • a welcoming, positive and warm working environment • full access to wider professional development needs We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check and satisfactory references. For an application pack and / or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office. Interview Date: 30/05/12

Information about the School

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne Drive, Chelmsford, Parkwood Academy is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.