An exciting opportunity has arrived within Booker Park School for a Family Support Officer. Work with pupils and families to offer improvement in their life outcomes and opportunities. Provide a range of family support interventions and opportunities whilst working with the Safeguarding Lead in identifying and providing support to improve the social, emotional, and mental development and health of pupils and families. Enjoy the benefits of working within Buckinghamshire Council including financial rewards and discounts on purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants, pension scheme and a 24-hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Information about our school
INSPIRE, ENABLE, ACHIEVE
Booker Park is a member of the Vale Federation of Special Schools, together with the secondary and post-16 school Stocklake Park. With 243 pupils currently on roll, Booker Park caters for primary aged children with a broad diversity of complex needs including profound and multiple, severe and moderate learning difficulties. Almost half of the pupils have an additional diagnosis of an autistic spectrum condition. We are fortunate enough to have wonderful facilities including two large halls, a computer suite, hydrotherapy pool, soft play room, an observational mirror room, dark room and sensory theatre. We have purpose built outdoor spaces including a MUGA (multi use games area), climbing castle, pirate ship and sensory path which are available to all pupils. We are close to bus and train links and on-site parking is available for all staff.
The role
Reporting directly to the Head of School, the purpose of the role is to improve the life outcomes and opportunities for pupils and their families by providing a range of family support interventions and activities. The Family Support Officer will meet parents and families new to the school to identify any support that may be needed. They will deliver focused family support to improve the social, emotional development and health of pupils and their families. As part of the Safeguarding team you will work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and heads of departments to keep students safe, help them achieve their full learning potential and support families in engaging with their children’s learning, development and well-being. Please see Job Description for further details.
The candidate
We welcome applications from candidates who are wholeheartedly committed to giving students and their families the support they need. You will take an active role in building effective relationships with students and their families and will be prepared to work hard to enable them to thrive and be the best they can. Liaising with relevant professionals and outside agencies, attending core group and child protection meetings, case conferences and multi-agency meetings is a key part of the role as is working closely with staff, planning, and delivering safeguarding training in order to achieve best outcomes for the students. Please see
Person Specification for further details.
Safeguarding Statement
The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process.
How to apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact Lynne Worley using the details below. For further information on our recruitment process please visit t https://www.thevalefederation.com/careers/recruitment-process/
Completed applications should be emailed to: recruitment@thevalefederation.com
Closing date & interview
Closing date: Sunday 23rd February 2025. Any applications received after this time may be rejected. CVs alone will not be accepted.
Interview date: Interviews to be held as suitable candidates apply If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we appoint an appropriate candidate.
School address and website
School Address: Stoke Leys Close, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP21 9ET
Tel: 01296 427221
Email: recruitment@thevalefederation.com
Website: www.thevalefederation.com
