Family Help Practitioner - Schools NEW Salford Council Posted yesterday Salford £31,586 - £34,3[...]

Salford NHS Clinical Commissioning Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Salford seeks a Family Help Practitioner to enhance the attendance of secondary school pupils. This role offers an opportunity to provide holistic support to families, particularly those with complex needs, using an asset-based relational practice approach. Applicants can expect a supportive work environment within Salford's educational framework.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children and families.
• Ability to work in secondary school settings.
• Understanding of relational practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support to improve attendance for secondary school pupils.
• Empower families to make sustained changes.
• Collaborate with schools and partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Job description

Family Help Practitioner School Attendance

Grade: 3A, £31,586 - £34,314 (full-time equivalent only, actual salary would be based on the working hours and arrangement agreed with the school)

Working hours: Up to 36 hours per week. Hours agreed with the school where the Family Practitioner is based. We are happy with term-time only working. Due to the nature of the roles, annual leave should be taken during school holidays wherever possible.

Contract type: Fixed term until 31st July 2026

Closing Date: 13th June 2025 (Friday)

Salford City Council aims to create ‘A fairer, greener and healthier Salford’. We recognize that ensuring all pupils access high-quality education is essential to this vision. We collaborate with schools and partners to improve outcomes for children and young people.

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated, experienced individual to join a team of Family Help Practitioners to improve attendance of secondary-aged pupils across the city.

Many pupils in Years 7-11 miss significant days of school. This team provides targeted, holistic support to pupils and their families across 7 Salford high schools to improve attendance and support children and young people to reach their potential.

Our Family Help Practitioners work with children and families in secondary schools, providing targeted support and helping families achieve positive outcomes. The Family Help Practitioner role is based in school.

The role is vital in supporting families, especially those with complex needs. You will support families using an asset-based relational practice approach, enabling and empowering families to make sustained changes, thus improving outcomes for children and families in Salford.

NB: If applying for a secondment, please seek your line manager’s approval prior to submitting an application.

This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The cost is currently £49.50, deducted from your first four months’ salary at £12.38/month. If you do not start employment but the DBS has been processed, you will be invoiced for the £49.50 fee.

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We will not accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this position.

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