School & Family Support Worker

East Lothian Council; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Musselburgh seeks a School and Family Support Worker to enhance pupil outcomes by engaging with families. The role involves collaborating with class teachers and providing a vital link between home and school. Ideal candidates will have experience with vulnerable children and community support understanding. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £16.14 - £17.24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children and families.
• Ideal candidate will have understanding of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Support families in improving student attendance and engagement.
• Act as a liaison between school and home.
• Help families access community support networks.

Skills

Experience working with vulnerable young people and families

Understanding of community support networks

Excellent communication skills

Education

SVQ Level 1, General Standard Grade, or equivalent in English

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a suitably qualified School and Family Support Worker to join our team at Pinkie St Peter's Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with class teachers, the senior leadership team, our pupils and families to improve pupil outcomes in attendance, achievement and social and emotional goals. If you are passionate about making a difference to our most vulnerable children and young people then we would love to hear from you.

The School and Family Support Worker will provide a vital link between home and school, removing barriers, promoting engagement, and supporting the whole family unit. The ideal candidate will have experience working with vulnerable young people and families, and a sound understanding of community support networks and agencies.

Salary and hours

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £16.14 - £17.24

Temporary until March 2026.

Days and hours of work: Monday - Thursday, 08:00-16:15; Friday, 08:00-13:15. To start asap.

Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part-time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.

Responsibilities

• To support the school in liaising with families and carers, to improve pupil outcomes in relation to attendance, safeguarding and social, emotional and academic achievement.
• The role involves working closely with class teachers, the senior leadership team, pupils and families to improve outcomes and remove barriers to engagement.
• Provide a vital link between home and school, promoting engagement and supporting the whole family unit.
• Support pupils and families to access community support networks and agencies as required.

Job Details and Requirements

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview. The 'East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

• Relevant Qualifications: Educated to SVQ Level 1, General Standard Grade, National 4 or equivalent in English.
• Driving Licence: A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.
• PVG Membership: This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note PVG members' records are constantly updated; any information disclosed will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer.

Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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