Family Support Worker

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families?

We are seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Family Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting pupils and their families. This rewarding role is focused on helping children overcome barriers to learning by working closely with parents, carers, school staff, and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for young people.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening family relationships, improving attendance and engagement, and ensuring children receive the support they need to thrive both academically and personally.

Location: Nelson Primary School
Salary: £14.25 - £16.20 per hour
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Monday 4^th January or ASAP

Family Support Worker

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children, families, and carers.
• Provide practical and emotional support to families facing challenges.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to identify and support vulnerable pupils.
• Monitor and support pupil attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Conduct home visits where appropriate to engage and support families.
• Signpost families to relevant services and external support agencies.
• Attend and contribute to meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions.
• Support safeguarding initiatives and ensure concerns are reported appropriately.
• Help parents and carers engage positively with their child's education.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records and reports.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children, young people, and families.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build strong relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
• Experience working alongside external agencies and professionals.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A patient, empathetic, and non-judgemental approach.
• Relevant qualifications in family support, childcare, youth work, social care, education, or a related field are desirable.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated support from experienced leaders and colleagues.
• A varied and rewarding role within a committed team.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about supporting children and families and have the skills and experience to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a covering statement outlining your suitability for the role.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and relevant pre-employment checks.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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