School Link Worker: Family Support & Wellbeing Champion

Howard of Effingham School; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard of Effingham School in Leatherhead is seeking a dedicated family support worker to help improve life outcomes for pupils and families across the Effingham Learning Partnership.

The role is 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027, with responsibilities including safeguarding, parent engagement, attendance support, and co-ordination of family services across the Effingham Learning Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Working directly with children and families, individually and in groups, particularly focusing on parenting skills, behaviour management and practical supports.
• Supporting teachers in facilitating the emotional and educational development of targeted children.
• Supporting the Senior Leadership Team in delivering mental health and wellbeing intervention activities for pupils.
• Understand the assessment process for providing early help and intervention. Attending and contributing to child protection case conferences, CIN meetings and TAF meetings effectively when required to do so.
• Be willing to undertake the Designated Safeguarding Training and be part of the Safeguarding Team.
• Keeping clear records on meetings and contacts, recording actions to be taken.
• Actively encourage and support parents to fully engage with school by attending meetings in school etc.
• Work with the Attendance Officer and IWO to help improve pupil attendance.
• Help parents understand the EHCP process and other SEN issues.
• Support families/the child/the school to access grants and information needed to fully engage with school.
• Following discussions with other professionals, carry out home visits to provide co-ordinated support for families and children.
• Work across and travel between Effingham Learning Partnership Schools (ELP).

Job description

Howard of Effingham School in Leatherhead is seeking a dedicated family support worker to help improve life outcomes for pupils and families across the Effingham Learning Partnership.

The role is 36 hours per week, 39 weeks per year on a fixed term contract until 31 August 2027, with responsibilities including safeguarding, parent engagement, attendance support, and co-ordination of family services across the Effingham Learning Partnership.