Family Support Specialist — Safeguarding & Early Intervention

Beechwood Primary School and Nursery; Crewe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated individual to support vulnerable children and families. The role requires a strong grasp of safeguarding and child protection, along with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

You will build positive relationships with families, support regular attendance and coordinate with school staff and external professionals. A calm, resilient approach and a solution-focused mindset are essential to help every child feel

Qualifications

• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Can confidently manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Has experience of supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Understands the importance of regular attendance and effective early intervention.
• Can build positive relationships with families, including where engagement may initially be challenging.
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Can work effectively with school staff and external professionals.
• Is calm, approachable, resilient and solution-focused.
• Is committed to ensuring that every child is safe, supported and able to succeed.

Skills

Safeguarding

Confidential information handling

Vulnerable children support

Attendance & early intervention

Family engagement

Organisation

Interagency collaboration

Calm & resilient

Solution-focused approach

Child protection awareness

Job description

Beechwood Primary School and Nursery is seeking a dedicated individual to support vulnerable children and families. The role requires a strong grasp of safeguarding and child protection, along with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

You will build positive relationships with families, support regular attendance and coordinate with school staff and external professionals. A calm, resilient approach and a solution-focused mindset are essential to help every child feel