Family Support Worker

Croft Primary School; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discounts for Teachers

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

Excellent Pension Scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Job summary

Croft Primary School is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join a nurturing team in Swindon. You will partner with parents, carers and external agencies to enable every pupil to participate fully in school life, supporting vulnerable children and families with sensitivity and discretion.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in childcare or related field, and a track record of working with families and multi-agency teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or have similar experience) in a relevant discipline such as childcare, social work, family work etc.
• Experience and success of working with parents, carers, pupils and outside agencies.
• Able to deal confidentially and confidently with difficult situations and sensitive issues.
• Flexible and committed to working with our most vulnerable children and their families.

Responsibilities

• Work with parents, carers, pupils and external agencies to ensure pupils have the opportunity to participate fully in school life.
• Contribute to safeguarding and child protection training and ongoing CPD for staff, ensuring continuity of support for children and families.

Job description

We couldn't do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a nurturing, positive and driven Family Support Worker to join our hard-working team, working in partnership with parents, carers, pupils and external agencies to ensure all of our pupils have the opportunity to participate fully in school life. If you are looking to continue your career as a Family Support Worker in a challenging and rewarding role within our school, then we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help every child in our school reach their potential.

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 (or have similar experience) in a relevant discipline such as childcare, social work, family work etc.
• Experience and success of working with parents, carers, pupils and outside agencies.
• Able to deal confidentially and confidently with difficult situations and sensitive issues.
• Flexible and committed to working with our most vulnerable children and their families.

Why Work for us? We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

The Croft Primary School is a vibrant, modern school located in Swindon, Wiltshire. At The Croft Primary School, we aim to create a safe, happy, engaging, and stimulating environment where children are able to develop a lifelong love of learning and resilience in all that they do. Here at The Croft, we are committed to providing our students with a high-quality education that will prepare them for the future. We believe that every child deserves to succeed, and we are passionate about helping our children to reach their full potential. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (November 2024), the school was rated Outstanding in all areas-a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities. Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange. The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day's leave per year