Family Support Workers – Dingley’s Promise - Branksome, Poole BH12
Hours for the role would be 27.5 hours (9am-3pm) term time with 11 hours worked during School Holidays.
Do you have a Level 3 Early Years qualification and are passionate about ensuring children with SEND get the best start?
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Since 1983, Dingley’s Promise has transformed the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We currently operate 12 specialist Early Years Nurseries across the UK. Our specialist Nurseries offer families sessions from 9.15am to 2.45pm, term time only.
Family Support Worker Responsibilities:
With the support of the Centre Manager, the Family Support Workers will offer early intervention to the families of Dingley’s Promise by providing direct support, building peer support systems, and signposting to other relevant services that can benefit the children and their whole family.
- Ability to work in partnership with other professionals and build relationships between different organisations.
- Support families to understand and successfully take part in the new SEN process – including Education, Health and Care plan as well as finding out more about their rights and entitlements.
- Supporting families with completion of paperwork and relevant forms to support their child/family.
- Approachable and friendly to parents/carers, able to listen to them and accept their feelings, which may include distress, and be non-judgemental. Actively encourage families to join specialised support groups and connect sessions.
- Represent the charity within the community by working positively with professionals, local businesses, and families.
- To be a named Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) for the Centre alongside the Management Team.
- Must have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification
- Must have a full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle
Benefits at Dingley’s Promise:
- Sick pay for first 3 days of absence
- Hybrid working during school holidays
- Fully Paid DBS and yearly update service renewal
- Employee Assistance Programme – wellbeing resource and support
- Company Team Day every year – including staff awards.
- Additional Leave entitlement awarded for 5- and 10-years’ service.
- Additional Festive Shopping Day
- Blue Light Discount
Candidates qualified in Childcare are encouraged to apply. SEND & Family Support Worker experience is desirable. Opportunities to gain qualifications are offered to successful candidates.
Apply today – we can’t wait to meet you!
“Dingley’s Promise are committed to the safety and wellbeing of the children in our care, as such the successful post holder will be required to undergo a robust vetting process, including an enhanced DBS Check and Reference History Checks”
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and inclusion, selecting staff based solely on skills, experience, and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Ref: DINGLEY1
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
