Family Support Worker

Wittering Primary School; Conington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Conington is looking for a family support worker to engage with the community and users of the Centre. The successful candidate will work 30 hours a week and must have strong communication and organisational skills. They will be expected to support families and participate in various activities at the Centre. A commitment to safeguarding is essential, and the role includes a fixed term contract until 31/08/2026.

Benefits

Well-resourced centre

Engaging children and families

Supportive staff group

High staff morale

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting families and children's centre work.
• Familiarity with CAFs and parenting programmes.
• A flexible approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the community and users of the Centre.
• Engage with children and parents across various activities.
• Contribute to a well-resourced centre environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

Role Overview

Wittering Families Centre seeks to appoint a new family support worker who will work alongside our community and the users of the Centre. In this role you will work 30 hours per week Monday to Friday on a fixed term contract up to 31/08/2026

Benefits

• A well-resourced centre with lots of space
• Engaging children and families
• A friendly and committed staff group along with a supportive governing body
• A working environment which Ofsted noted as having "Very high staff morale"

Responsibilities

The post holder will need to be conscientious, have the ability to use own initiative as well as having a flexible approach is essential. You will have excellent communication skills along with good organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be able to work with children and parents from across the community and be prepared to engage in the wide variety of activities that take place within the day.

Qualifications

You will desirably have had experience of supporting families, children’s centre work, CAFs and parenting programmes.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The above post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references. Wittering Primary School is a member of the Soke Education Trust.