Trauma-Informed Family Support Specialist

Isebrook School; Kettering; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellbeing support

Employee benefits

Professional development

Inclusive school community

Trauma-informed training

Descripción de la vacante

Isebrook School is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our specialist setting for 11-18 students. You will work with families to remove barriers to engagement, promote wellbeing and connect them with the right services, using a trauma-informed approach.

You will build trusted relationships with students, families and carers, support attendance and transitions, and collaborate with colleagues across the school to foster inclusive home–school partnerships and positive outcomes.

Formación

• Experience working with children, young people and families in education, health, social care or community settings.
• Understanding challenges faced by families of children and young people with SEND.
• Knowledge of attachment, ACEs and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and carers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, resilient and solution-focused in demanding situations.
• Commitment to inclusion and supporting every student and family.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team while managing own workload.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a key point of contact for families, offering guidance, support and advocacy.
• Build trusting relationships with students, families and carers.
• Identify strengths, needs and barriers to engagement with families.
• Support attendance, wellbeing and positive outcomes for students.
• Provide practical and emotional support during challenging periods.
• Signpost and facilitate access to external services and community resources.
• Contribute to Family Help Conversations and multi-agency meetings.
• Support transition points for students and families.
• Collaborate with school teams to ensure coordinated support.
• Develop family engagement opportunities, workshops and initiatives.

Conocimientos

Experience with families

SEND awareness

Trauma-informed

Relationship building

Communication skills

Resilience

Inclusion mindset

Team collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Isebrook School is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join our specialist setting for 11-18 students. You will work with families to remove barriers to engagement, promote wellbeing and connect them with the right services, using a trauma-informed approach.

You will build trusted relationships with students, families and carers, support attendance and transitions, and collaborate with colleagues across the school to foster inclusive home–school partnerships and positive outcomes.