Child and Family Worker

Erdington Academy; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational support

Flexi perks

Salary sacrifice scheme

Perkbox subscription

Professional learning and regular培训

Counselling, Mental Health First A ide

Wellbeing guidance

Free flu jabs

Fitness programmes

Wellbeing Week activities

Diet and nutrition webinars

Job summary

Erdington Academy in Birmingham is seeking a committed Child and Family Worker to join our pastoral and safeguarding team. You will support pupils and families across year groups, helping to improve attendance, wellbeing and educational achievement.

You will work with pupils, parents, Academy staff and external agencies to coordinate Early Help plans and provide practical and emotional support. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in our local community.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Support children and young people who are vulnerable, at risk of exclusion, experiencing attendance difficulties or facing safeguarding concerns
• Undertake home visits and provide direct support to families
• Coordinate and contribute to Early Help and multi-agency support plans
• Work closely with external agencies, including children's services, health professionals, housing providers and community organisations

Job description

We are seeking a committed, compassionate and proactive Child and Family Worker to join our pastoral and safeguarding team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about supporting children, young people and families to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes. Working across all year groups, you will provide practical and emotional support to pupils and families, helping to improve attendance, engagement, wellbeing and educational achievement. You will work closely with pupils, parents, Academy staff and external agencies to identify needs, coordinate support and ensure families can access the services they need.

In this role, you will:

• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils and families
• Support children and young people who are vulnerable, at risk of exclusion, experiencing attendance difficulties or facing safeguarding concerns
• Undertake home visits and provide direct support to families
• Coordinate and contribute to Early Help and multi-agency support plans
• Work closely with external agencies, including children's services, health professionals, housing providers and community organisations

This is an ideal opportunity for a colleague who is ambitious, creative and enthusiastic about helping students to learn in a strong, supportive environment.

About us

Since joining the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in 2016, Erdington Academy has been on an improvement journey to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to realise their ambitions. Located in the north of Birmingham, we serve students from Years 7 to 11 from the local area. We focus on participation and engagement through high-quality teaching and genuine care for our community. With an Ofsted rating of Good, we're determined to become Outstanding - and we want you to help take us there.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust

At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We're also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network - and take your future anywhere you want to go.

Benefits

When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including:

• Educational support
• Flexi perks
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Perkbox subscription
• Professional learning and regular training
• Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
• Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
• Menopause awareness training
• Free flu jabs
• Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
• Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week
• Diet and nutrition webinars

Closing date: 9.00am on 6 November 2026.

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974