Ref
197027A
Number of Posts
1
Grade
Grade 6 SCP 11-19.
Salary
£28142 to £ Bar £32061, subject to review) Term Time Only 38 weeks plus 1 week plus 5 Inset Days
Term
Part-time.
Perm / FTC
Permanent.
Required
(1st December 2025 or sooner ) .
Hours
37 hours a week.
Closing Date
13/10/2025.
Location
Oswaldtwistle School, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, BB5 3DA (89 on roll)
Tel:
School website:
Summary
The Management Committee of Oswaldtwistle School are looking to recruit a highly experienced Family Support Worker who have the ability to inspire and motivate vulnerable young people who for some reason or another have struggled / are struggling to successfully engage with their Mainstream Education. It is essential that they can elicit the trust and confidence of staff, students and parents and that their educational philosophy and beliefs reflect those detailed in our Vision, Mission Statement and Ethos. Oswaldtwistle School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and takes its statutory duties and responsibilities in this context very seriously.
We fully expect everyone working in or on behalf of the school to share in this commitment. As such this post is subject to the conducting of on-line checks, an Enhanced DBS check and a fitness to work declaration. Oswaldtwistle School is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education. Please be aware that references will be requested immediately after the shortlisted candidates have been selected to ensure that they have been received prior to interview.
Please submit your application by Noon, Monday, 13th October 2025.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.
Desirable Qualifications
* Professional / academic Level 3 qualification or equivalent or substantial experience in the relevant specialised/operational field
Working at national occupational standards (NOS) for learning, and knowledge / skills equivalent to current national qualifications in learning, development and support services for children, young people and those who care for them at Level 3
Essential Experience
Experience of or the ability to demonstrate the competence to work directly with individual children, young people and families to identify and assess their needs and make appropriate planned responses to improve outcomes.
Desirable Experience
Experience of working with a wide range of other professionals to develop and deliver shared initiatives for children, young people and families.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Mrs Sandra McKenna (Headteacher)
Proposed Interview Date:
20/10/2025
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.