Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community.  It is responsible for 32 academies in West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Wirral, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor. There is the likelihood of significant further growth in the near future.

Would you like to be part of an exciting team to support young people and families in inner-city Leeds?

If this is something that you are passionate about then we have the perfect team for you.  Co-op Academy Brownhill, Co-op Academy Leeds, Co-op Academy Nightingale, Co-op Academy Oakwood and Co-op Academy Woodlands have created a Families & Students support team to work together with all of the academies to support our young people and their families in maximising their education.

If you are interested in this role please get in contact with Sam Moncaster – Samuel.moncaster@coopacademies.co.uk for a confidential conversation about the role and to answer any questions you may have.

The Family Support Worker will support and challenge our families for some of our most vulnerable students, these vulnerabilities will often involve attendance issues or risk of exclusion.

A confident and effective communicator, you’ll be relentless in your drive to support our families and improve the engagement at school for our students, thinking outside of the box to support families to overcome barriers, working in partnership with other colleagues and stakeholders across other departments where appropriate.

As a colleague at Leeds, you’ll work within a diverse community, striving to deliver an outstanding working and learning experience for all.  Therefore, a genuine passion for working and making a real difference in the community is essential. 

We offer our colleagues excellent career development opportunities as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, along with access to a comprehensive programme of Personalised Professional Learning and Development irrespective of career stage.

To apply for this role, please complete the online application form on https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/family-support-worker-leeds-2050105 by the closing date of 9.00 a.m. Friday 10^th May

Perks

What you do here really counts. And we offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your wellbeing, or your family, in or outside work.  From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job.

Financial

We offer competitive salaries and local government pension schemes as well as travel season ticket loans, 24-hour access to free money support, and for colleagues who want to save or need help managing debt we have savings and loan products which can be deducted from your pay.

Health

We want you to stay happy and healthy. We offer a free flu vaccine, cycle to work scheme; 24-hour access to free health and wellbeing support and discounted gym membership at a number of popular gyms.

Discounts

We offer a 10% discount on Co-op branded Food, 5% discount on Co-op Electrical plus discounts on insurance products. You’ll also get access to Co-operative Flexible Benefits.