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Join The Team as a Family Support Worker and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you have a heart for safeguarding and building strong relationships that support wellbeing and growth? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

We are working on behalf of a lovely primary school in Reading seeking a Family Support Worker and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead to join the dedicated and friendly team. This exciting role offers the chance to positively impact pupils' lives while working in a supportive and vibrant school community.

About the Role

As a Family Support Worker, you'll work closely with pupils, parents, and staff to provide tailored support, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive both at school and at home. Your role will include:

Building trusted relationships with families to understand and address their needs.
Offering practical and emotional support to help children overcome barriers to learning.
Collaborating with teachers and external agencies to provide holistic care for pupils.As the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), you'll play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead in ensuring the school's safeguarding policies and practices are robust and effective.
Responding to safeguarding concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.
Keeping up-to-date with safeguarding training and legislation to ensure best practices.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Compassionate, approachable, and committed to the wellbeing of children and families.
Experienced in working with children, families, and safeguarding practices.
An excellent communicator who can work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies.
Organized, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities effectively.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a welcoming and supportive team in a school with a real sense of community.
Make a tangible difference to the lives of pupils and their families.
Enjoy professional development opportunities and a rewarding career path.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on this rewarding and exciting role, we'd love to hear from you! To apply please send your CV.

Join us in shaping brighter futures-one family at a time!

We are a premier education recruitment agency dedicated to serving primary schools across the UK. We specialize in connecting passionate and qualified educators with schools in need of their expertise. Our mission is to support primary education by ensuring that every classroom is staffed with capable and inspiring teachers who are committed to fostering a nurturing and effective learning environment.

If this position isn't quite what you are looking for, please still get in touch to discuss other available roles. If you also know of someone else who may be interested, earn extra money with our referral bonus, up to £250!

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Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement