Director of Early Help and Family Support

To be successful, you will demonstrate;

• Significant experience in a leadership role within an educational or welfare setting.
• Experience of working with children, young people and families within family support, early help, social care, education welfare or a related setting would be advantageous but is not essential.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable children and families and the ability to work collaboratively to secure positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of multi-agency working and experience of coordinating support with external professionals would be desirable.
• Experience of leading or coordinating Early Help assessments and plans.
• Experience of chairing or contributing to multi-agency meetings.
• Understanding of attendance, persistent absence and contextual safeguarding.
• Ability to coach and develop staff in safeguarding, pastoral and family support practice.
• Experience of working with families affected by SEMH needs, trauma or adversity.
• Proven track record as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar capacity.
• Experience of managing pastoral care systems and implementing strategies to support learner well-being.
• The ability to work effectively with external agencies and stakeholders to support learners.
• Experience of leading and managing staff teams, with a focus on welfare and pastoral care.
• Comprehensive understanding of statutory requirements related to safeguarding and child protection.
• An understanding of SEND, specifically but not exclusively SEMH, and the annual review process as set out in the SEND Code of Practice.
• Strong knowledge of mental health issues affecting young people and strategies to support them.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with learners, staff, parents, and external partners.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Ability to analyse data and use it to inform decision-making and drive improvements.
• Have the patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Be flexible and open to change.