Job title: GRT Inclusion Support Worker
Hours: 37 hours per week
Grade & Salary: C1 £20,661 – £22,658
Education data within the recently published Race Disparity Audit shows that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller pupils are consistently one of the lowest performing ethnic group’s at all key stages, and have significantly above average rates of absence and exclusion. Children and Families Services are committed to reducing attendance, achievement and attainment gaps between children and young people from GRT communities and that of their peers.
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic support worker to join the Gypsy, Roma, Traveller (GRT) Outreach and Inclusion Team. The job role is to provide direct work, support and guidance to GRT families in order to raise standards of educational attainment of children and young people living within those communities.
The successful candidate will be highly skilled in engaging children and young people and their families, be able to demonstrate a positive approach to partnership working and have both the ability and confidence to provide high support and high challenge to other services and organisations working with this vulnerable group of learners.
The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and be confident and passionate about the inclusion. Knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller families is an essential requirement of the post. Applications from candidates identifying as Gypsy, Roma or Traveller and/or that are able to speak a Central or Eastern European language would be particularly welcome.
How to apply: For a detailed job description, and online application please go to: https://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/children-families-children-families-inclusion-support-worker/26812.job
For an informal discussion, contact Georgina Bright on (0113) 39 52855 Mob: 07891 273116 or email: [email protected].
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out on preferred candidates
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