Trauma-Informed Family Support & Safeguarding Lead

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Alfreton Park invites applications for a Family Support Worker to support families, promote early help, and collaborate with school and external agencies. The role includes DSL responsibilities within the safeguarding team.

We seek a compassionate professional with Level 3+ qualifications, safeguarding knowledge, and a driving licence to engage with families and contribute to positive pupil outcomes.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ qualification in childcare, education, health, social care, family support or related field.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection and statutory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with school MIS systems or willingness to learn.
• Empathy, resilience and commitment to inclusion.
• Current driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted link between families, school staff and external professionals, ensuring families are supported and appropriately signposted.
• Provide targeted support to children and families where difficulties are impacting attendance, behaviour, wellbeing or learning.
• Lead and coordinate Early Help, child protection and multi-agency support as a key professional.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding concerns, including managing referrals, thresholds and supporting decision-making.
• Promote resilience, positive relationships and early intervention for pupils with SEND.
• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed school culture.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Level 3+ qualification in childcare/education/health/social care/family support

Tools

School MIS systems

Job description

Derbyshire County Council's Alfreton Park invites applications for a Family Support Worker to support families, promote early help, and collaborate with school and external agencies. The role includes DSL responsibilities within the safeguarding team.

We seek a compassionate professional with Level 3+ qualifications, safeguarding knowledge, and a driving licence to engage with families and contribute to positive pupil outcomes.