Overview
Working Pattern: Full-Time, All Year Round
Oak Haven School is a nurturing, inclusive, and specialist SEMH setting for Key Stage 2 to 4 learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our mission is to provide a safe, empowering environment where every young person is supported to Empower, Heal, and Thrive.
Role
Newly established in September 2025, we are now looking for a School Based Family Support Worker to join our team. Working closely with safeguarding and welfare teams, the successful candidate will work in partnership with our families providing support to allow our learners to become empowered, heal and thrive.
Responsibilities
* Liaise with families, providing guidance and practical support to remove barriers to learning and support attendance.
* Collaborate with safeguarding and welfare teams to support families and empower learners to thrive.
Qualifications and experience
* GCSE (level 9-4 or level 2) in maths and English.
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care, social work, family support, or a Level 3 in teaching and learning.
* Significant experience planning for and delivering support to vulnerable families.
How to apply
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [emailprotected]. The closing date is the 2nd October 2025 at 11:59pm.
Selection process
Shortlisting will take place on the 3rd October 2025 and interviews will be held week commencing the 6th October 2025.
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check. The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post. Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview. The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
Address: Sutherland Rd, Sutherland Road, Heywood, OL10, United Kingdom
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