Family Support Worker

JR United Kingdom; Redruth; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Family Support Worker to enhance the well-being of students and families in a nurturing educational environment. This role combines emotional support, safeguarding, and effective liaison work to ensure that families receive the necessary guidance and resources for their development. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including school staff and external agencies, to promote positive outcomes. Join a dynamic team committed to making a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable pupils while enjoying a supportive workplace that values your health and well-being.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

Qualifications

• Experience in family support, safeguarding, and liaison work.
• Ability to provide emotional support and access community resources.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships with students and families to understand their needs.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns promptly.

Skills

Emotional Support

Counseling

Community Resource Access

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Relevant Degree or Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Family Support Worker

Location: Oak Tree School, Truro, TR4 9NH

Salary: £29,120 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 42.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the role

The Family Support & Liaison Worker with safeguarding responsibilities (including attendance concerns) will play a vital role in promoting the well-being of students and families within the community. This position combines family support, liaison work, safeguarding, and attendance monitoring to ensure students receive necessary support and guidance for their educational and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• Family Support:
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with students and their families to understand their needs and challenges.
• Provide emotional support, counselling, and guidance to families facing issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health concerns, or housing instability.
• Assist families in accessing community resources and services.
• Develop concepts like training offers to create lifelong change for supported families.

• Liaison and Collaboration:
• Work effectively with the school team and current family support lead.
• Act as a bridge between the school, students, families, and external agencies, ensuring effective communication.
• Attend meetings with parents, teachers, counsellors, and other professionals to discuss student progress and support plans.
• Build links with Adult Education for family learning and well-being sessions, and support for parents who are unable to read.

• Safeguarding:
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns, abuse, neglect, or potential harm promptly, following protocols.
• Collaborate with safeguarding teams, local authorities, and child protection agencies for appropriate interventions.

About us

Oak Tree School in Truro has expanded, developed new buildings, and received a positive Ofsted inspection. We offer education for pupils aged 5-18 experiencing social, emotional, mental health, and communication difficulties. Our aim is to provide a structured, nurturing environment with a broad curriculum tailored to pupils' needs.

This opportunity is in Truro, within commuting distance of Redruth, St Austell, and surrounding areas.

Part of Acorn Education, we offer challenges and career development opportunities. We are part of Outcomes First Group, leading in innovative approaches to education for vulnerable pupils. In 2024, Outcomes First Group was recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth consecutive year.

Benefits

We prioritize your health and wellbeing, offering:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with optional contributions
• Access to mental health and physical health support services

Additionally, through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, you can choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatment support

Our focus is on making a positive impact on pupils' lives, knowing your role contributes significantly to their wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay. The 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.