Family Support Worker

Brimblehillschool; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate Family Support Worker to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will help create a support system for children with severe learning difficulties and their families, offering tailored guidance and fostering strong relationships. This role promises a rewarding opportunity in a caring community, dedicated to improving young lives.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Exclusive discounts on various products

Impartial counselling service

Free on-site parking

Annual pay progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Great communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience working in support roles with families.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Provide tailored support and early intervention.
• Offer practical advice and guidance for families.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Experience in family support or similar role

Job description

Brimble Hill School is a primary school for pupils with severe (SLD) or profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD). We are a vibrant and caring community for pupils, aged 2 -11 and have been rated Good by Ofsted (2023).

Are you compassionate, patient, and ready to make a real impact?

We are in search of a Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team. We're looking for someone who can build strong relationships with children, young people, and families—offering tailored support, early intervention, and practical advice. If you're a great communicator, a team player, and passionate about helping families thrive, we’d love to hear from you!

We at Brunel Academies Trust are a proud, growing educational community with a vision of “no barriers, only potential”. We strive to significantly improve the life chances and outcomes for our children and young people (CYP) whether they are within our SEND provisions or mainstream provisions.

What it’s like to work at Brimble Hill:

'I love Brimble Hill because no two days are the same, it is a busy but fun place to work. Everyone pulls together as one big family'.

'Brimble Hill is a very friendly environment to work in. All staff work together and put the children at the centre of what we do'.

'The staff are a wonderful team and the children are lovely. I love helping the children grow'

Interview: w/c 14/07/2025 or as received

Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.

In the first instance we would welcome your application via SAM People Recruit. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using resourcingswindon @brunel.org.uk or 0 1793 268820 and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.

For any internal to Brunel candidates, please contact resourcingswindon @brunel.org.uk for an internal application form.

Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.

Hours: 29.5 hours per week

Whether through continuous professional development, personal and impartial support, or exciting discounts to enjoy with friends and family, Brunel Academies Trust have a package of excellent benefits which are available to all employees, including:

• Support on continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
• Brunel Perks – exclusive discounts on a range of products and retailers from cinema tickets, food shopping and holidays
• Discounts with Swindon Designer Outlet Village
• Carefirst – impartial counselling service in person, by video call or phone as well as a citizen’s advice function for advice and support on personal or professional queries
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay progression opportunities

You are invited and encouraged to visit our setting to explore how unique and inspirational our children and team are.

We encourage you to learn more about us through our website, and contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Brunel Academies Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (CYP) and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and medical clearance. All references will be obtained prior to interview in line with Safer Recruitment and KCSIE, and further references may be sought as deemed necessary.

Brunel Academies Trust is dedicated to the vision of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that reflects diversity from the communities it serves. We value the contributions of all colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds and actively seek to promote an environment which is free from discrimination and harassment; which at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance.

Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010, Brunel Academies Trust welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process that is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, pronouns preference, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy, paternity or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

In order for your application to be formally considered, we require a fully completed application form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education & Safer Recruitment. This must include your education history, qualifications with dates and an unbroken employment history from leaving full time education to present day (with gaps accounted for). Please make sure all gaps in employment are explained in the box provided.

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