Family Support Worker (Safeguarding and Attendance Responsibilities)

TES FE News; Walsall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

New Leaf School is looking for a dedicated Family Support Worker to enhance safeguarding and attendance. This full-time role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment focused on improving the lives of vulnerable children in Walsall. The candidate will join a committed team to ensure every child reaches their educational potential. Application checks will include safeguarding clearance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with challenging young people in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in safeguarding practices and child protection.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable students with safeguarding and attendance.
• Collaborate with families to improve educational outcomes.
• Contribute to a safe and supportive school environment.

Skills

Engagement with vulnerable learners

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in social work or education

Job description

Job Overview

New Leaf School is seeking to recruit a skilled and enthusiastic Family Support Worker (Safeguarding and Attendance Responsibilities) at Grade 7 (SCP 22 - 27). This is a full-time position of 35 hours per week, term time only.

This is an exciting time to join New Leaf School. The environment is fast-paced and energetic, with all staff working together with families to improve the life chances of some of Walsall’s most vulnerable children.

About the School

New Leaf School is a Key Stage 1, 2, and 3 Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) serving the whole borough of Walsall. All pupils attend following permanent exclusion from mainstream schools. Many pupils may have social and emotional difficulties impacting their learning. The ability to engage with challenging and vulnerable learners is essential. Our mission is to ensure each young person leaves New Leaf on the right pathway to achieve their best educational outcomes and life chances.

Safeguarding

New Leaf School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Application Process

Suitability checks will be undertaken for successful candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024), including identity verification, right to work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references, and an enhanced DBS check.

Forms should be returned by the closing date: Thursday 3rd July 2025. The school reserves the right to close the application process early if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Additional Information

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment policies are available on our website. The position is subject to vetting procedures, including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, which requires disclosure of all unspent and certain spent convictions and warnings.