SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Based)

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

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Based)

Location

St John Wall Catholic School - Birmingham (United Kingdom)

Job type

Full-time

Department

Family Intervention

Pay

Overview

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-Based)

Location: St John Wall Catholic School - Birmingham

Hours: 5 days per week, Term Time Only + inset days

Salary: £23232 - £25862 per annum (This role is term-time only; the salary is in line with working weeks)

Interview dates:

2nd Stage Interview: Week commencing 12 October 2026.

This is a fixed-term position until 09 July 2027

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 children’s 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.

You’ll have previous experience of:

• working in an education setting or similar to improve a child’s 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 child’s capacity to learn
• working with families from diverse communities
• holistic family support
• safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children

For full details of the role, please see the job description: LINK

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
• 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

For an informal and confidential chat about the role, please email [e-mail] or call HR on 020 7426 5000.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please email [e-mail] or call HR on 020 7426 5000 if you need any special arrangements or adjustments to help you take part in this recruitment process.

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.