School-Based Family Support Specialist

Guideposts Trust Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Structured induction and training

Regular supervision and reflective-prt

Job summary

School-Home Support seeks a School-Based Family Support Practitioner at St John Wall Catholic School in Birmingham to deliver casework that promotes attendance and engagement. You will work on site with school staff to support children and families, improving attendance and punctuality while safeguarding their welfare.

In this fixed-term role (to 09 July 2027), you will build strong relationships with parents and carers, coordinate with safeguarding processes, and contribute to a supportive,

Qualifications

• Experience in education or similar setting to improve attendance and engagement.
• Ability to engage with parents/carers and children through individual or group support.
• Understanding of safeguarding processes and referral routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of casework to promote educational outcomes.
• Improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning at the school.
• Work with school staff and families to provide holistic support.

Skills

attendance improvement

engagement with families

building relationships

safeguarding processes

Education

experience in education setting

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

School-Home Support seeks a School-Based Family Support Practitioner at St John Wall Catholic School in Birmingham to deliver casework that promotes attendance and engagement. You will work on site with school staff to support children and families, improving attendance and punctuality while safeguarding their welfare.

In this fixed-term role (to 09 July 2027), you will build strong relationships with parents and carers, coordinate with safeguarding processes, and contribute to a supportive,