SHS Family Support Practitioner (School:Based)

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Induction programme

Supervision & development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

School:Home Support is seeking a Family Support Practitioner to work within a school setting to deliver casework aimed at improving attendance, punctuality and engagement in learning. You will collaborate closely with school staff to support children and families, focusing on attendance outcomes and overall wellbeing.

The role requires building strong relationships with parents and carers, and delivering both individual and group-based support while adhering to safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in an education setting to improve attendance and engagement.
• Ability to engage with parents/carers and individuals through individualized or group-based support.
• Understanding factors affecting a child’s capacity to learn and safeguarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Based at the setting, work with school staff to deliver a programme of casework.
• Promote educational outcomes and support attendance, punctuality and engagement.
• Demonstrate excellent relationship-building and communication with diverse groups.

Skills

Education setting experience

Parent/carer engagement

Attendance improvement

Diversity & inclusion

Holistic family support

Safeguarding & referrals

Job description

Location: St John Wall Catholic School : Birmingham

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

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

Closing date : Monday 30 November 2026

Interview Dates

1st Stage Interview : Friday 4 December 2026 (online interview)

2nd Stage Interview: Week commencing 7 December 2026.

This is a maternity cover role. 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 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

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification in your supporting statement, attached as a cover letter.

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 4 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

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.