Family Support Worker

Oxford Outcomes Limited; Truro; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join their team at Oak Tree School in Truro. This full-time position focuses on providing essential support to students and families, ensuring their wellbeing and safeguarding needs are met. As part of a forward-thinking organization, you will have the opportunity to participate in innovative initiatives like the 4-Day Working Week trial, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join a team that is committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Flexible Benefits Platform

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting families and students with emotional and mental health needs.
• Knowledge of safeguarding protocols and practices.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with families and provide emotional support.
• Collaborate with school staff and external agencies for student wellbeing.

Skills

Emotional Support

Safeguarding Protocols

Relationship Building

Collaboration with Agencies

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Family Support Worker at Oxford Outcomes

We are hiring for the position of Family Support Worker at Oxford Outcomes. This role is based at Oak Tree School in Truro, TR4 9NH, offering a salary of £29,120 per annum, working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm. It is a permanent, full-time position, and UK applicants only, as the role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

The Family Support & Liaison Worker with safeguarding responsibilities will play a vital role in supporting students and families, focusing on wellbeing, safeguarding, attendance, and family support. Key responsibilities include establishing relationships with families, providing emotional support, collaborating with school staff and external agencies, and ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed.

Our Commitment to Wellbeing and Innovation

We are participating in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week (4DWW), which, if successful, will be implemented across the group, allowing staff to work fewer days while maintaining salary. This initiative reflects our commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance.

About Us

Oak Tree School in Truro caters to pupils aged 5-18 with social, emotional, mental health, and communication needs, providing a structured and nurturing environment. Part of Acorn Education and Outcomes First Group, we are dedicated to delivering innovative, effective education for vulnerable young people. We are proud to be recognized as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with contribution options
• Access to mental health and physical health support services
• Flexible benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, insurance benefits, discounts, cycle-to-work, electric car schemes, critical illness cover, and family growth support

We are committed to safeguarding and all applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.