Family Engagement & Support Coordinator

Nexus MAT; Rotherham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelford School, part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a compassionate Family Partnerships Assistant to support pupils and families. You will act as a main point of contact between home and school, build positive relationships and provide practical assistance to access services.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, wellbeing, attendance and inclusion, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to work with parents, carers and professionals in a busy educational setting.

Qualifications

• Passion for improving outcomes for children and families.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrates empathy, resilience and a solution-focused approach.
• Experience of working with children, families or within an educational, social care or community setting.

Responsibilities

• Build positive and effective relationships with families, acting as a key point of contact between home and school.
• Work closely with parents, carers, pupils and professionals to provide practical support and to help families access services.
• Promote pupil wellbeing, attendance, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Support families through periods of challenge and celebrate successes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Safeguarding awareness

Relationship building

Job description

Kelford School, part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust, is seeking a compassionate Family Partnerships Assistant to support pupils and families. You will act as a main point of contact between home and school, build positive relationships and provide practical assistance to access services.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, wellbeing, attendance and inclusion, requiring excellent interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to work with parents, carers and professionals in a busy educational setting.