Home-School Link Worker: Boost Attendance & Family Support

Millbrook Primary School; Wantage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Millbrook & Charlton Primary Schools are seeking a compassionate Home School Link Worker to support children and families, build trusted relationships, and coordinate access to services so every child can engage with school.

The role focuses on improving attendance, early intervention, and safeguarding coordination, including working with Team Around the Family, Children in Need processes, and making referrals; you will visit homes as required and work closely with school staff and external

Qualifications

• Experience working with families and safeguarding settings.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships between home and school with children and families.
• Support families to access attendance and punctuality improvements.
• Provide practical and emotional support to children and families.
• Assist parents with positive behaviour and parenting strategies.
• Support children's wellbeing and self-esteem development.
• Coordinate with external agencies and contribute to safeguarding processes.

Job description

Millbrook & Charlton Primary Schools are seeking a compassionate Home School Link Worker to support children and families, build trusted relationships, and coordinate access to services so every child can engage with school.

The role focuses on improving attendance, early intervention, and safeguarding coordination, including working with Team Around the Family, Children in Need processes, and making referrals; you will visit homes as required and work closely with school staff and external