Well-Being Support Worker

Well-Being Support Worker and main DDSL at St Peter’s CE Middle School

St Peter’s is a supportive and caring community where everyone is valued and recognised. Children build firm foundations for life in all its fullness - spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally - this is at the heart of everything we do. Students become wise, compassionate and responsible citizens in today's multi-faith, modern Britain. At our core are the values of: Wisdom, Integrity, Trust, Compassion and Fellowship. Through these we Aspire to be the very best we can, to Believe in our own abilities and those of the people around us, to Grow and develop continually and to Achieve the very best we can.

We are based in a beautiful semi-rural location on the edge of Windsor and Windsor Great Park. Our school benefits from being part of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust of over 40 schools, which offers many opportunities for career development.

We are seeking to appoint a committed Well-Being Support Worker to work as part of our strong pastoral team in supporting our children to thrive and flourish no matter what their background or circumstance.

The successful candidate will work with children from across the school, supporting well-being through direct intervention such as ELSA as well as working closely with outside agencies in the capacity of DDSL to ensure every child and family has the intervention or support needed for our children to be happy and successful in school.

We can offer you:

• A dedicated and supportive staff team
• Children who are engaged, enjoy learning and are positive about their school
• A positive environment where well-being is important for everyone in the community
• Commitment to further school improvement to ensure the very best all-round education for our children
• Opportunities for professional development and progression

We are looking for a Well-being Support Worker who has:

• A willingness to provide the best possible opportunities for all students
• A well-developed sense of empathy
• Strong listening skills and a proven ability to deal with sensitive situations with integrity
• A proven ability to create good relationships with students, staff and parents
• A well-developed understanding of strategies to manage and support young people and adults with mental health and well-being challenges in a school
• An excellent understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures and their role in child protection
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion

Please take a look at our website to find out more about our school: https://www.stpetersceschool.org/ There is even a virtual tour that you can take: https://my.mpskin.com/en/tour/fn6k54kgd

If you wish to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please email [email removed]

We reserve the right to close applications before 20th August.

Interviews to take place on 26th / 27th / 28th August.

St Peter’s CE Middle School, as a member of the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust, is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. Online checks may also be carried out to comply with KCSIE.

Applications will be considered upon receipt. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by telephone or email.

St Peter’s CE Middle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Contact: Alex Burke - Headteacher - [email removed]