SHS Family Support Practitioner (School Based)

School-Home Support; Watford; On-site; GBP 22,274 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Structured induction programme

Regular supervision

Job summary

School-Home Support is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to join our school-based team in Watford. You will deliver targeted casework to promote attendance and engagement, working closely with school staff to support children and families.

You will engage with parents and carers, provide group and one-to-one support, and apply holistic approaches to remove barriers to learning. The role is term-time only, with inset days, based at Future Academies Watford.

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting or similar to improve attendance and engagement in learning.
• Engagement with parents/carers, children or individuals through individual and/or group-based support.
• Understanding factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn.
• Experience working with families from diverse communities.
• Experience delivering holistic family support.
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes and referral routes for safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a programme of casework to promote and improve educational outcomes for children and their families.
• Work with school staff to improve attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning.
• Build excellent relationships with parents, carers and pupils to support targeted interventions.

Skills

Education setting experience

Parental engagement

Child learning factors

Diverse families

Holistic family support

Safeguarding processes

Job description

SHS Family Support Practitioner (School-based)

Location: Future Academies Watford , Horseshoe Ln, Watford WD25 7HW

Hours: 5 days Per Week, 8.30-4 pm, Term-time only plus inset days

Salary: £22,274-£24,796 (term-time only, salary in line with working weeks)

Closing date: 01/09/2026

Interview dates: 1st Stage: online 04/09/2026; 2nd Stage: in person 09/09/2026

Position: This is a permanent position.

Mission: Our mission at School-Home Support is simple. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes. If this aligns with your goals, continue reading.

We are looking for a Family Support Practitioner to join our team and make a difference in children's lives every single day. As the 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 on improving attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning. You will have excellent relationship-building and communication skills and a proven ability to communicate with a wide group of people.

• 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

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

• 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. 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.