Family Support Worker

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A caring and supportive school in Derby is seeking a Family Support Worker for 20 hours per week. The role involves supporting families compassionately and writing detailed reports. The ideal candidate will work flexibly with an experienced team, contributing to a nurturing environment for children and families. Closing date for applications is 05 October 2025.

Benefits

Relevant training

Supportive team environment

Nurturing school ethos

Qualifications

• Ability to support families in a caring and understanding manner.
• Capable of handling challenging conversations when necessary.
• Confidence in working with outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Support families in a kind and understanding manner.
• Have challenging conversations with families when necessary.
• Work confidently and confidentially with outside agencies.
• Write accurate and detailed reports for professionals and agencies.

Job description

Overview

Charlotte Nursery and Infant School is seeking to appoint a new Family Support Worker. We are a large, nurturing, caring and child centred infant school based in Ilkeston.

The post is for 20 hours per week, to be worked over mornings. There is some flexibility with days and hours which can be agreed with the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support families in a kind and understanding manner.
• Have challenging conversations with families when necessary.
• Work confidently and confidentially with outside agencies, representing school in a professional manner.
• Write accurate and detailed reports for a range of professionals and agencies.

We can offer you

• A nurturing and forward thinking school.
• An experienced, supportive and encouraging team to work with.
• Lovely children and families.
• Relevant training.

Closing date: 05 October 2025

If you are interested in the post then we are keen to hear from you! We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

Provisional Interview Date: 13 October 2025