Family Support Worker

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to work full-time across primary schools in Blackburn. You will collaborate with pupils, families and school staff to remove barriers to learning and promote wellbeing.

The role involves safeguarding, home visits, and liaising with external agencies. A full UK driving licence is desirable and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Family Support, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker or similar roles.
• Experience with children and families in education, social care or community settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Ability to stay calm, professional and empathetic in challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Provide practical and emotional support to parents and carers.
• Support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work with school staff to improve attendance, engagement and wellbeing.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals as appropriate.
• Carry out home visits and support family intervention plans when required.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.

Job description

Family Support Worker - Primary Schools Across Blackburn

Family Support Worker
Blackburn
Full-Time | Monday to Friday
Competitive Rate of Pay

Are you passionate about supporting children and families to achieve the best possible outcomes? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to work full-time across primary schools in Blackburn.

This rewarding role involves working closely with children, parents, school staff, and external agencies to help remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, promote wellbeing, and provide support to families who may be facing challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive relationships with pupils and their families.
• Provide practical and emotional support to parents and carers.
• Support children with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Work alongside school staff to improve attendance, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Liaise with external agencies and professionals where appropriate.
• Carry out home visits and support family intervention plans when required.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a Family Support Worker, Learning Mentor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, or in a similar support role.
• Experience working with children and families within education, social care, or community settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• The ability to remain calm, professional, and empathetic in challenging situations.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, long-term opportunities within supportive primary schools.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Blackburn.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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