Family Support Worker

The Education Space; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Family Support Worker to support families in their community. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based assistance, engage in outreach, and promote parents' skills. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required, along with knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. This is a full-time role based at the Keir Hardie Children’s Centre, offering strong professional development and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with families and children in an educational or community setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-agency team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Training or experience in delivering parenting programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted evidence-based support to families referred through triage.
• Undertake home visits and outreach to help families engage with services.
• Develop and review family support plans offering time-limited interventions.
• Facilitate parent-focused group sessions promoting skills and confidence.
• Work closely with professionals to ensure coordinated support.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and act according to policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Fixed Term 1 year contract

About the Role

Keir Hardie Primary School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate, experienced and qualified Family Support Worker to join our team.

The successful candidate will support the development of families' capacity, resilience and independence by helping parents build strong positive relationships and access the right support at the right time. You will provide direct support to families through outreach, home visits and group work within the ethos and vision of Keir Hardie Primary School and the wider Childrens Centre framework. You will need to be flexible, enthusiastic, and able to work collaboratively and sensitively across our neighbourhood, and remain professional at all times with a particular awareness of confidentiality.

Good communication skills, excellent record‑keeping and teamwork are essential.

This position will be based at Keir Hardie Children’s Centre, which works in collaboration with Edith Kerrison Nursery School and the Children’s Centre as part of the Canning Town and Custom House Neighbourhood.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide targeted evidence‑based support to families referred through triage.
• Undertake home visits and outreach to help families engage with services and build resilience.
• Develop and review family support plans offering time‑limited focused interventions.
• Facilitate parent‑focused group sessions promoting skills and confidence.
• Work closely with other professionals to ensure coordinated support for children and families.
• Promote inclusion, participation and empowerment among families in our community.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure high standards of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and act promptly in line with Keir Hardie and Newham safeguarding policies.
• Deliver evidence‑based parenting programmes such as Triple P and contribute to evaluating impact.

About You

• Experience of working with families and children in an educational or community setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑agency team.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Training or experience in delivering parenting programmes.

We can offer you :

• An innovative, dedicated and hardworking team committed to raising standards.
• A collaborative environment where colleagues thrive on teamwork to help every child succeed.
• Strong commitment to professional development and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Comprehensive wellbeing and mental health support for staff.
• A supportive and highly experienced Senior Leadership Team dedicated to nurturing and developing staff expertise.

Equal Opportunities

The School has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in both services to the community and the employment of people and expects all employees to understand and promote its policies in their work.

How to apply

Please apply online. For technical difficulties please contact the Jobsgopublic Support Team (). For further information about the role please contact the school directly.

The School and Children’s Centre are integrated and together we work in partnership with other agencies, local settings and schools to ensure the very best outcomes for children and families. Visits are highly recommended; to make an appointment please contact the school office.

Newham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure.

Interviews will be on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Closing date: 16th November 2025

Interview date: Week beginning 17th November 2025

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1