Family Support Worker

Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children’s Centre

Together we play, talk, listen and learn

Family Support Worker

Salary scale 6 - £25,746 - £27,342

Fixed term contract 36hrs, 52 weeks per year

Three year contract

We are looking for a confident and committed family support worker to join our friendly, successful and inclusive Nursery and Children’s Centre with a reputation for high quality provision for all. This is an excellent opportunity to join our happy setting during an exciting phase in our development.

Edith Kerrison Children’s Centre works in partnership with Keir Hardie Primary School and Children’s Centre as part of the Canning Town and Custom House Neighbourhood. Our focus is ensuring families in our area are able to access Newham’s Best Start in Life Guarantee to improve outcomes for families with children from 0-5 years. This position will be based at Edith Kerrison Nursery School and Children’s Centre.

We are looking for someone who is passionate, enthusiastic and resilient with relevant experience and qualifications and a positive attitude to join us as soon as possible to support our children and families.

As our Family Support Worker you will:

• Work to support the development of capacity, resilience and independence of our most vulnerable children and families.
• Develop, lead and facilitate programmes/workshop building skills and knowledge within families
• Work with children, young people and families in need of individual work, either to stop families progressing to, or to support families stepping down from statutory services.

You will need:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good ICT skills
• Flexibility in your approach and thinking
• The ability to work independently, collaboratively and innovatively

We can offer:

• A caring school where you will be supported and valued
• Excellent professional development to develop your skills along with support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team
• A great staff team to work with
• A high quality and well-resourced working environment 

Children Centre visits are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 020 7476 1735 or email info@edithkerrison.newham.sch.uk to arrange a visit. For an informal discussion with the Headteacher (Jo Aylett) please phone 020 7476 1735

Closing date: Tuesday 2nd October

Interviews: Wednesday 10th October

Edith Kerrison Nursery and Children’s Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB check.