Family Support Worker in Skegness

Overview

To be an effective Family Support Worker who supports children and their families to ensure pupils are successful, happy, safe, and able to achieve their full potential. The Family Support Worker will work closely with pupils, parents/carers, staff, and external agencies to remove barriers to learning, improve attendance, promote positive wellbeing, and strengthen family engagement with the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external agencies to remove barriers to learning and improve attendance.
• Promote positive wellbeing and strengthen family engagement with the school.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and wider safeguarding team.

Working Hours & Contract

30 hours per week over 5 days (working hours can be negotiated).

Term Time

Term time – plus 3 additional weeks and 5 training days.

Salary & Benefits

• NJC08 £26,824 per annum FTE (£20,573.56 pro rata)
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing, including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications and Experience

Someone who can work under the direction of the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, SENCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to support pupils and families. Candidates must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check, and adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

EEO Statement

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, and we do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.