Impactful Children & Family Support Worker

Mount Wise Community Primary School; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Wise Community Primary School in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Children and Family Support Worker to join our pastoral and safeguarding team. You will work directly with pupils and families to remove barriers to learning, support attendance, promote wellbeing and ensure every child has the best possible chance to succeed.

You will collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead as a Deputy DSL, build positive relationships with families, coordinate targeted family support and

Qualifications

• Safeguarding procedures knowledge and understanding.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work with parents, carers, staff and external professionals.
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Designated Safeguarding Lead as a Deputy DSL to support safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
• Build positive relationships with children and families, providing advice, guidance and practical support.
• Lead and coordinate family support interventions and multi-agency meetings.
• Promote positive attendance and engagement with school.
• Deliver nurture and wellbeing support for individual pupils and groups.
• Support families in accessing services and completing referrals.
• Create a supportive, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organised

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Mount Wise Community Primary School in Plymouth is seeking a dedicated Children and Family Support Worker to join our pastoral and safeguarding team. You will work directly with pupils and families to remove barriers to learning, support attendance, promote wellbeing and ensure every child has the best possible chance to succeed.

You will collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead as a Deputy DSL, build positive relationships with families, coordinate targeted family support and