Glebe School
Safeguarding & Family Support Worker
Glebe School is looking for a Safeguarding & Family Support Worker to enhance our committed and supportive team. Glebe is an outstanding secondary special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs, including autistic spectrum disorders.
We believe in investing in our staff and have a comprehensive and ongoing CPD programme, offering opportunities for advancement. We have been awarded the platinum standard by ‘Investors in People.’
As a member of the Safeguarding Team, the postholder will help improve outcomes for pupils and enable them to engage successfully in their education. Working under the direction of the Designated Safeguarding Lead, they will provide administrative and practical support ensuring tasks are completed accurately and promptly for safeguarding and family-support work. They will collaborate with professionals on safeguarding concerns, and build positive relationships with pupils, families and external agencies.
Support Staff have a 39-week term time only contract, with hours worked over 38 weeks to allow for a two- week autumn half term.
We want our workforce to reflect our diverse student community and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation or disability.
Our Safeguarding Team have:
· A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
· Pupil focus as a priority and ability to forge positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
· Excellent literacy, numeracy and IT skills
· An optimistic, enthusiastic and motivated approach
· A warm, yet professional manner towards colleagues, pupils & visitors at all times
· A commitment to contributing to the positive ethos and strategic direction of the school
In return, we can offer you:
· Students who enjoy school and thrive on their broad curriculum and a wide range of activities
· A stable and committed staff team determined to give our students the best possible opportunities
· A wellbeing day every year
· Appropriate training and continuing professional development
· A paid break
· A supportive SLT; positive professional relationships
· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
If you are the person to take up this opportunity, we would like to hear from you. We are proud of our school and students and encourage you to visit. Please contact us to arrange this either via the email below or call on 0208 777 4540
To obtain an information pack please visit the school website www.glebe.bromley.sch.uk
or contact the school at recruitment@glebe.bromley.sch.uk
The Specialist Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS and satisfactory pre-employment checks will be required for this post. CVs will not be accepted.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Job Description.pdf Person Specification.pdf Application Form.docx Applicant Guidance Notes.pdf
Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of application