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SP7, £27,991 - £30,510 per annum pro rata
Hours: 13 hours per week, term-time only
Working hours: To be agreed with the successful candidate
Start Date: 1st September 2022
This is an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with families, children and the school to provide early intervention, signposting, support and guidance in times of change and stress.
As a Home School Link Worker you will advise and support parents ensuring their children attend school regularly and gain maximum benefits from education. You will also develop and provide knowledge of family services available in the local community and signpost to available support.
We would like a person to join our team who:
• is an excellent communicator and able to develop a good rapport and working relations with both children, parents and a wide range of adults
• has a commitment to transforming the lives of young people and their families to overcome the social, cultural and economic barriers to learning
• is able to work both independently and as part of a team
• has safeguarding experience
• is self-motivated, enthusiastic, creative and adaptable
• can remain calm in difficult circumstances
• can problem solve, use your initiative and work autonomously
• has a driving licence and access to a vehicle
• is able to work their hours flexibly, attending meetings outside of core hours as necessary
In return Guildford County School can offer you:
- Use of Gym facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Childcare Vouchers
- Attractive pension
- Free onsite parking that is close to the thriving town centre of Guildford
- Supportive working environment
For further information please contact Sarah Mackenzie, HR Officer on 01483 504089 or email recruitment@guildfordcounty.co.uk.
Closing date: Monday, 18th July 2022
Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday, 20th July 2022
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this obligation. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
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