SHS Family Support Practitioner

TipTopJob; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only

Inset days

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Induction

Team support

Job summary

School:Home Support is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to join our team at a school setting in Blackpool. You will deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and families we support, focusing on attendance, punctuality and engagement.

You will build strong relationships with pupils, parents and school staff, using holistic approaches and safeguarding processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in education settings to improve attendance and engagement.
• Engagement with parents/carers and children through individual or group support.
• Understanding factors affecting a child's ability to learn.
• Experience working with families from diverse communities.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and referral routes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and families we support.
• Focus on improving attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
• Work in close partnership with school staff to deliver the programme and support services.

Skills

Education setting experience

Parent/carer engagement

Relationship-building

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Location: Blackpool
Salary : A GBP 10,847: A GBP 11,616 per annum (This role is term:time only, the salary is in line with working weeks)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (2.5 days per week, Term Time Only + inset days)
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Our mission at School:Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. Is this a mission for you? Yes? Then read on.
We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and to make a difference in childrens lives every single day. As the Family Support Practitioner, you will be based at the setting and work in close partnership with school staff to deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for the children and their families we support. You will also focus your support to help improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
You will have excellent relationship:building and communication skills with a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.

Youll Have Previous Experience Of

• working in an education setting or similar to improve a childs school attendance and engagement in learning
• working and engaging with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group:based support
• factors affecting a childs capacity to learn
• working with families from diverse communities
• holistic family support
• safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children

We are committed to maximising staff wellbeing and creating an inclusive, safe environment where everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.

As An Employer, We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme, providing confidential support for you and your family
• Life assurance for added financial security
• Pension scheme
• A structured induction programme with training throughout your first 6 months to help you feel confident and supported in your role
• Regular supervision and reflective practice to support your wellbeing and professional development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families
• A supportive and collaborative team environment where your experience and ideas are valued
• Opportunities to build strong relationships with schools and communities through varied and rewarding work

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

School:Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles at SHS are subject to a DBS Check. All family support roles at SHS are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.