Family Support Worker

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Larches High School is seeking a Family Support Worker to provide essential support to families with complex needs. The role requires effective communication and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to safeguarding children. Full-time hours are Monday to Friday during term time, and the position is pro-rata for salary.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy required.
• Desirable: Relevant Level 3 Qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused support to families with complex needs.
• Work with troubled families and in relevant service environments.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy

Relevant Level 3 Qualification

Job description

Location

Larches High School, Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AA

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.larcheshigh.co.uk

Summary

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to make a difference to Families and Children?

Larches High School is seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join our successful team, providing focused support to families with complex needs. We value resilience, flexibility, effective communication, and relationship-building skills with both adults and young people.

About the School

Larches High School is an alternative provision offering full-time education outside mainstream settings. We are inclusive and dedicated to providing opportunities, skills, knowledge, and qualifications to help our pupils succeed. We recognize individual needs and aim to re-engage and empower families, improve relationships, and broaden experiences.

Application Details

If you are passionate about working with families and young people needing extra support, please contact us and visit the school to learn more about this role.

Working hours are full-time, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, during term time plus one week. The salary quoted is an annual full-time equivalent; if successful, the salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

CVs are not accepted; please complete the attached application form. Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing date: 02/06/2025 at 1 pm

Interviews: 09/06/2025

Additional Information

An online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Qualifications

• Essential: Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
• Desirable: Relevant Level 3 Qualification

Experience

• Essential: Experience working with troubled families and in relevant service environments
• Desirable: Administrative experience

Contact for Informal Discussion

Christine Mitchell, Headteacher

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all community sections. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Application Submission

Return completed application forms to: [e-mail] or by post to the school address.

Additional Notes

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the UK. The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013), and successful candidates will require a DBS disclosure.