Family Support & Engagement Advisor

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Tickets (extra 2 hours off per

Physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing

Weight management, health screening

Fully integrated GP service, flu jabs

Stress workshops and financial well‑be

Access to the SAS gym

Support for pupil wellbeing

Training and professional development

Friendly school community

Job summary

Laithes Primary School is inviting applications for a Parent Support Advisor (Grade 6). This role is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time only with 2 inset days, and requires December 2026 start.

The successful candidate will support families to improve children's educational access and well-being, working across school and community settings. We offer a strong focus on staff wellbeing with benefits including wellbeing programmes, GP services, physiotherapy, counselling and professional

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Experience with children and families delivering support in communities.
• Experience in a mental health role with children and a commitment to further training.
• Excellent communication skills with ICT proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support and guidance for parents including early help.
• Work with parents in a school context to support their children positively.
• Encourage good relations and dialogue between parents and the school.
• Support parents and children through transitions.
• Provide parenting support, run classes, and promote positive parenting.
• Maintain records and participate in cross-agency groups.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Excellent communication skills

ICT proficiency

Multi-agency working

Calm and confident under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Laithes Primary School is inviting applications for a Parent Support Advisor (Grade 6). This role is permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time only with 2 inset days, and requires December 2026 start.

The successful candidate will support families to improve children's educational access and well-being, working across school and community settings. We offer a strong focus on staff wellbeing with benefits including wellbeing programmes, GP services, physiotherapy, counselling and professional