Family Support Officer & Deputy DSL

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities Position:Family Support Officer & Deputy DSLLocation:Smallfield and Caterham, SurreyHourly Rate:£13.80 - £15.06 per hourSalary:Actual salary £24,652 - £26,904dependant on experience and qualificationsHours:40 hours per week, 8.30am-4.30pm, flexibility within these hours is essential and you are required to work till 5pm one day a week for staff training and meetings. You will be expected to work for periods during the school holidays.Closing date: 17/04/2023 5pmAurora Redehall SchoolRedehall school has 2 campuses; one at Smallfield and one in Caterham. We are looking to recruit a Family Support Office & Deputy DSL. Redehall School caters for students aged between 6 and 19 across the two sites, where the students have difficulties with communication and social interaction, typically associated with Aspergers Syndromeand Autism, which can present as challenging behaviour if experiencing very high levels of anxiety.The campuses share the same Principal and Head of School, however each site has its own Assistant Head and team of Teachers and TAs. Although the sites operate separately on the whole, students and staff do cross between sites occasionally.To take a virtual look around our school please click here:Aurora RedehallMain Purpose: You will work with our pastoral lead and DSL, together with the therapy team in supporting families of students aged 6 to 19 years with ASD and other associated difficulties.Promoting positive attitudes by students and families towards education and to ensure parents are aware of statutory responsibilities.Oversee and support strategies to improve attendance, following attendance policy, monitoring school wide attendance data, and working with individual students and their families with regard to attendance issues.Work in collaboration with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) To follow school safeguarding processes and policies and in collaboration with school staff to develop and share strategies between school/home to improve outcomes for students and their families.Key Duties:

• Act as a role model and support the development of supportive relationships between home and school.
• To coordinate the effective implementation of the Attendance Policy.
• To monitor and report on pupils out of school and those where there are concerns around attendance.
• To liaise with parents/carers who are currently open to family support and early help to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach.
• To provide appropriate training to staff through CPD.
• To provide therapeutic support to pupils who are struggling to engage in class based learning or school, in consultation with the therapy team and key members of the teaching team, with the aim of re-engagement in class.
• To track attendance and provide data for SLT and Governors.
• To provide data for SLT and Governors with regards to family support and early intervention work undertaken.
• Ensure that all relevant monitoring, recording and reporting has been completed, to ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and legislation.

The team at Redehall/CEC are a family, they believe in working together to achieve the best for their co-workers and students alike. Naturally passionate educators, the whole team strive to exceed expectations at every opportunity. At Redehall we understandits about more than education.Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of Redehall when required.For the full job description please contact Liz from the recruitment teamSkills and Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent is essential.
• A relevant professional qualification or the ability to gain L3 in working with children and young peoplethis qualification is highly desirable.
• Due to travel between sites and students homes must hold a full UK Driving Licence.
• Qualifications in psychology or social care would be desirable.
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of working with Children with autism/SEND
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection
• Experience of supporting families and/or adults
• Knowledge of support agencies and services within the local area desirable
• Good appreciation and knowledge of health and safety, data protection principles and equal opportunities

Benefits and Additional Information Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance and Pension
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

How to apply:You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact Liz on / Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding c