Family Trust Inclusion Officer

The Bishop Fraser Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing & support

EDI commitment

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via UK Healthcare

Job summary

The Bishop Fraser Trust is seeking a dedicated Trust Family Inclusion Officer to strengthen relationships between families, schools and the wider community. The role focuses on helping children access support, resources and opportunities to overcome barriers to attendance and learning.

The postholder will track impact, work with school staff and partner services, and provide reports to inform strategy and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting vulnerable families and pupils with social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximise community resources by developing links with local services and organisations to support families and children.
• Support school staff to identify, access and use community services and referral pathways.
• Track and monitor progress of young people, using data to inform targeted support and early intervention.

Skills

Empathy and communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Job description

TRUST family inclusion officer

GRADE F SCP 17-23 (£32,046 - £35,570)

ACTUAL SALARY £14,832 - £16,464

20 HOURS PER WEEK

PERMANENT Contract

TERM TIME PLUS 1 WEEK TO BE WORKED IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS

Required 1st January 2027

The Family Inclusion Officer will work across the Trust to strengthen the relationships between families, schools, young people and the wider community, ensuring that children and families are able to access the support, resources and opportunities they need to overcome barriers to school attendance, engagement and learning.

The postholders will provide targeted support to families, develop effective partnerships with community and statutory services, and work alongside school staff to ensure that appropriate support is identified and accessed at the earliest opportunity.

The role will also have a strong focus on tracking, monitoring and evaluating the impact of support, ensuring that schools have a clear understanding of the progress of young people experiencing barriers to attendance, engagement or learning. The postholder will use data, casework and wider intelligence to provide school and Trust leaders with meaningful reports and insights that inform future strategy, provision and resource allocation.

We are seeking a passionate CANDIDATE who:

• Is passionate about improvising outcomes for children, young people and families.


• Is able to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, parents/carers and professionals.


• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Has experience supporting vulnerable families and pupils with social, emotional or behavioural needs.


• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding.


• Is empathetic, resilient and able to manage sensitive situations professionally.


• Is organised and able to prioritise a varied workload effectively.


• Is able to work independently and as part of a pastoral/safeguarding team.


• Is committed to inclusion, equality and parental engagement.


• Is proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach to supporting families.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• Maximise community resources and opportunities by developing strong links with local services, organisations and facilities to enhance the support available to families and young people, helping to remove barriers to school attendance, engagement and learning.


• Strengthen school staff knowledge and engagement by supporting staff to identify, access and effectively utilise community services and resources, ensuring colleagues are kept informed of available support, referral pathways and emerging opportunities


• Embed consistent tracking and monitoring across schools to ensure that the progress, attendance, engagement and outcomes of young people experiencing barriers to learning ate effectively recorded, reviewed and used to inform targeted support and early intervention.


• Provide meaningful insight to school and Trust leaders through regular reporting, analysis and identification of trends, highlighting key barriers, progress and areas of need to inform strategic planning, resource allocation and future approaches across the Trust.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject‑specific CPD, leadership pathways and technical mentoring from experienced colleagues.


• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager


• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.


• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.


• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year‑round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years.


• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.


• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.


• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Thursday 8 October 2026 @ 12.00pm

INTERVIEWS: Monday 19 October 2026