School Based Family Support Worker

inploi; Heywood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing educational institution in Heywood is seeking a School Based Family Support Worker. The role entails collaborating with safeguarding teams and providing guidance to families for emotional support. Candidates should hold GCSEs in Maths and English and an NVQ Level 3 in health or social care. Ensuring the well-being and success of learners is paramount. The position is permanent, full-time, and offers a salary range of £32,016 - £35,412.

Qualifications

• Experience planning for and delivering support to vulnerable families.
• Ability to liaise effectively with families and external partners.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with safeguarding and welfare teams to support families.
• Provide guidance and practical support to remove barriers to learning.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy and understanding

Problem-solving abilities

Education

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Oak Haven School is a nurturing, inclusive, and specialist SEMH setting for Key Stage 2 to 4 learners with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Our mission is to provide a safe, empowering environment where every young person is supported to Empower, Heal, and Thrive.

Newly established in September 2025, we are now looking for a School Based Family Support Worker to join our team. Working closely with safeguarding and welfare teams, the successful candidate will work in partnership with our families providing support to allow our learners to become empowered, heal and thrive.

Working closely with our Children’s Welfare Officer, the successful candidate will liaise with families, providing them with guidance and practical support to remove barriers to learning and support attendance.

If you are passionate about supporting children with Social Emotional and Mental Health needs in a nurturing environment, we would be excited to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with safeguarding and welfare teams to support families and empower learners to thrive.
• Liaise with families to provide guidance, practical support, and strategies to remove barriers to learning and improve attendance.

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or equivalent (level 9-4 or level 2).
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care, social work, family support, or Level 3 in teaching and learning.
• Significant experience planning for and delivering support to vulnerable families.

Employment Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
• Working Pattern: Full-Time, All Year Round
• Actual Salary: £32,016 - £35,412
• Interview Date: Week Commencing 6 October 2025

How to Apply

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to [e-mail]. The closing date is 2 October 2025 at 11:59pm. Shortlisting will take place on 3 October 2025 and interviews will be held week commencing 6 October 2025.

Additional Information

• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service and background check.
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
• Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
• The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.