Family Support Worker (Deputy DSL)
Post title: Family Support Worker & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Grade/Pay scale: Hampshire County Council (HCC) Support Staff Grade D/E £27,780 up to £36,369
Reports to: Assistant Headteachers for Wellbeing & Communities
Hours: Full-time (flexible working available)
Location: Across three campuses
Wider Leadership Team (WLT): Member
Closing Date 22nd October – Interview 5th November
We are seeking a committed and skilled Family Support Worker & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
to join our Wider Leadership Team (WLT), working across our three campuses.
You will:
- Hold a visible leadership role as part of the WLT.
- Work directly with families to remove barriers, improve attendance, and build resilience.
- Act as a Deputy DSL, responding to safeguarding concerns, liaising with external agencies, and ensuring robust record keeping.
- Partner with our Assistant Headteachers for Wellbeing and Communities to drive inclusive practice.
We offer:
- Flexible working (term-time/all-year, compressed hours, staggered start/finish, limited remote admin by agreement).
- Strong leadership support and safeguarding supervision.
- Ongoing CPD (DSL training, trauma-informed practice, parenting programmes).
- A committed team and the chance to make a measurable impact across a multi-site school.
Core Purpose
Provide early help and sustained family support that improves attendance, engagement, and wellbeing;
lead casework with families; and act as Deputy DSL to ensure robust safeguarding practice under the
direction of the DSL and Assistant Heads for Wellbeing & Communities.
Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding (Deputy DSL):
- Act as Deputy DSL, receiving and triaging concerns, making timely referrals, and escalating risk in line with thresholds.
- Maintain accurate, confidential safeguarding records (e.g., CPOMS/Arbor) and contribute to audits and policy updates.
- Provide advice/guidance to staff and deputise for the DSL when required.
- Coordinate Early Help Assessments and lead/attend multi-agency meetings; prepare high-quality reports.
Family Support & Early Help (SHIP Worker role):
- Hold a managed caseload of families, delivering practical and emotional support.
- Improve routines, attendance, and engagement; support access to housing, benefits, and services.
- Deliver/signpost parenting support and workshops.
- Provide consistent home–school liaison, including home visits.
Pupil Wellbeing & Inclusion:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group interventions.
- Contribute to personalised plans and risk assessments.
- Support transitions (admissions, mid-phase moves, post-16).
Partnership & Compliance:
- Build strong links with Early Help Hubs, CAMHS, School Nursing, voluntary/community orgs.
- Represent the school at meetings and follow through on actions.
- Keep records; produce reports for SLT/Governors.
- Track impact and contribute to improvement.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and references.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,780.00-£36,369.00 per year
Work Location: In person