Family Support Worker | Springfield Junior School | Skilled Worker Sponsorship Available
Springfield Junior School is seeking a committed and compassionate Family Support Worker to join its dedicated team. This rewarding role requires a flexible approach to tasks while maintaining the highest organisational standards and a strong awareness of confidentiality at all times.
Applicants must demonstrate excellent organisational skills, the ability to use their own initiative, and the confidence to work independently to support children and their families within the school community.
For the right candidate, skilled worker sponsorship may be available, offering an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to continue their career in the UK education sector.
Position: Family Support Worker
Job Type: Full time
About the Role:
Establishment: Springfield Junior School
Department: Support Staff
Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 18/07/2025 12:00
Interview Date: TBC
Start Date: September 2025
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: TTO Plus – Term time only plus weeks
Weeks per Year: 43.000
Pay Grade: Support Staff | 12 – 17
The Role
PURPOSE OF THE POST:
Family Support Workers are appointed to work with pupils and their families as part of a team under the direction of the Headteacher.
Family Support Worker’s work is primarily to:
* Be a named Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and support the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Foster the participation of vulnerable pupils and their families in the social and academic processes of the academy
* Support vulnerable pupils and their families to become more independent and resilient, overcoming barriers to learning and engagement
* Empower vulnerable parents/carers to take a greater role in their children’s learning and thereby standards of achievement for vulnerable pupils
Family Support Workers work with pupils and their families who have been identified as vulnerable due to:
* Social, emotional or behavioural issues
* Personal/family trauma/concerns
* Involvement with outside agencies
Support for Vulnerable Families
* Support pupils’ and their families to overcome barriers to learning and engagement
* Undertake individual assessments with vulnerable families as appropriate
* Casework with pupils and their families who need more intensive family support to prevent escalation to social care intervention
* Promote good school attendance and challenge parents of pupils who are persistent absentees
* Provide a supportive link between families and teaching staff
* Initiate and support the Early Help process, taking the role of Lead Professional as appropriate
* Support referral processes where needed
* Visit, signpost and support families to appropriate community resources and work in partnership with external agencies including, multi-agency teams, social care, Child and Adolescent mental Health Services (CAMHS), health and the police;
* Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups
* Identify and facilitate appropriate workshops/courses for individual or groups of parents, including recognised parenting programmes
* Provide regular ‘drop-in’ social events for parents/carers
* Adopt the school’s ‘open door’ policy, being available to listen, offer advice and either provide or signpost further support. Provide a point of contact for identified pupils and their families during school holidays;
* Liaise with outside agencies in order to support individual children and their family
* Attend meetings, reviews and case conferences as appropriate
* Plan and manage own workload
Support for School
* Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents
* Attend regular well-being meetings with colleagues
* Contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and wellbeing
* Contribute to maintaining pupil records
* Communicate effectively with teaching staff in order to share information appropriately that will enable teaching staff to meet pupil’s needs
* Attend Team around the School meetings with colleagues and outside agencies
* Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of support in relation to pupil achievement, attendance and behaviour alongside family engagement in school and support for their child’s educational achievement
* Support professional development of colleagues as appropriate
* Challenge negative behaviours and attitudes
Support for Wider Community Role
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals
* Attend meetings to review and support wider community initiatives
* Review and develop own professional practice
Why work for us?
* At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.
* Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.
* We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
* All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.
* All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4% for Derbyshire support staff.
* Family friendly policies
* Access to Flu Vaccines
* Opportunity to work flexibly
* Access to 750+ discounts on everyday essentials via our benefits package with Vivup
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Math’s grade C+ or grade 4+ or equivalent (Essential)
* Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent (Essential)
Skills
Experience/Knowledge
* Awareness of confidentiality issues
* Commitment to teamwork
* Observation and assessment of child development
* Up to Date Safeguarding training
* Understanding of relevant policies and codes of practice including Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent, The Children’s Act 1989, Child Protection and Equal Opportunities
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Own transport and driving licence
* Well-developed interpersonal skills to be able to relate well to a wide range of people.
* Good and effective communication – written and oral
* Able to work in a team and in collaborative partnerships
* Able to identify, discuss and report safeguarding issues including child protection with the relevant representatives
* Able to maintain appropriate records effectively
* Able to develop positive, trusting, supportive and appropriate relationships with pupils, families and stakeholders
* Good oral and written communication skills
* Able to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
* Good personal organisation in planning and delivering 1:1 and group support programmes
* Able to plan and implement support programmes for families
Experience
* Flexible approach to tasks undertaken whilst ensuring compliance with organisational standards
* Case reviews and case conferences
* Working with a range of multi-agency professionals
* Working with families
* Working with early years, primary and secondary children and young people in challenging circumstances
Personal Attributes
* Confidentiality, tact and sensitivity
* Able to solve problems and make decisions to support families
Safeguarding Information
QEGSMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list.
All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The Trust is also a United Kingdom Immigration and Vetting Sponsor therefore, sponsorship for skilled worker visas may be available.
Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020)
Our school is a vibrant, inclusive community where the children are at the very heart of everything we do and every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing and calm environment where everyone feels safe, respected and ready to learn.
Required Documents
* CV/Resume
Application Process
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