Family Support Worker Advert in Norwich

Clarion Corvus Trust is seeking to appoint a Family Support Worker to work at South Norfolk Federation (Manor Field Infant & Nursery and Aslacton Primary Schools) to provide support to pupils and their families. You will provide family support interventions and activities, work with the pastoral team to provide advice on parenting skills, improving attendance, targeted individual support to families and signposting families to targeted services.

We are looking for someone who understands and enjoys working with young people, is well organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoys variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate pupils and parents, to gain their respect. You will need a high level of personal emotional regulation; however, the post does offer therapeutic supervision.

At South Norfolk Federation we are committed to a child centred approach and have high aspirations for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our pupils and strive to ensure that every child can succeed. We provide a safe, stimulating environment that is inclusive for all, where learning is enjoyable yet meaningful.

Your opportunity: By joining South Norfolk Federation, you will become part of a staff dedicated to and passionate about securing the best possible outcomes for our pupils. We can offer you:

• The chance to work as part of a forward-thinking dynamic team
• A creative and innovative environment
• Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
• A welcoming and supportive staffing body
• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme – if eligible

We offer good opportunities for further professional development, supportive senior leadership team and governors. We would be delighted to hear from you and warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment 01508 530356.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 6 July 2026

Interviews will be held: Wednesday 8 July 2026

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.