School Based Family Support Worker - Specialist SEMH Setting (Full-Time, Permanent) 🌟 Job Title: School Based Family Support Worker Grade: Grade 6 (SCP 19-24) Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £32,016 - £35,412 Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Full-Time, All Year Round 📅 Closing date: Thursday 2nd October 2025 Interview Date: Week commencing 6th October 2025 🏫 About the School: This newly established specialist SEMH school supports Key Stage 2-4 learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). It is a nurturing and inclusive setting focused on creating a safe and empowering environment where young people can grow in confidence, overcome challenges, and thrive. The school is designed to provide strong pastoral and academic support, ensuring that every pupil is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. 🧩 About the Role: Work closely with safeguarding and welfare teams to provide guidance and practical support to families Liaise with parents and carers to address barriers to learning, attendance, and engagement Support pupils' emotional well-being, social development, and learning engagement Collaborate with staff and external agencies to deliver consistent support and positive outcomes for children Contribute to a warm, inclusive environment that encourages both pupils and families to feel supported and empoweredWhat the Role Requires: GCSEs in Maths and English (level 9-4 / level 2) NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care, Social Work, Family Support, or Teaching and Learning Significant experience planning and delivering support to vulnerable families Excellent communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills Ability to work collaboratively with families, school staff, and external agenciesEligibility Requirements: Hold the Right to Work in the UK Hold or be willing to apply for an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate Provide two professional child-related references Confident in communicating with pupils, families, and colleagues in accurate spoken English📝 Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.
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