Schools Based Family Worker

Grade: Grade 6, SCP 19-24

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Term Time Only plus 2 weeks

Actual Salary: £28,991 - £32,021

Interview Date: Week commencing 14^th September 2026

School Family Support Worker

Join our Inclusion Team

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our ambitious and successful Inclusion Team.

This is a rewarding role at the heart of our school, working closely with children and families to provide early intervention, improve attendance, coordinate Early Help support and remove barriers to learning. Through evidence-based interventions and strong partnerships with families and external agencies, you will help mitigate the impact of disadvantage and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

We are looking for someone who is approachable, empathetic and skilled in engaging families from diverse backgrounds. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and empowering families, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Improve pupil attendance and work proactively with families to identify and overcome barriers to education.
• Lead and coordinate Early Help Assessments and plans, acting as Lead Professional to ensure effective support for children and families.
• Develop, implement and review effective support plans to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and carers through early intervention, support and home visits.
• Deliver evidence-based one-to-one and small group interventions to support pupils' emotional wellbeing, engagement, attendance and outcomes
• Use restorative and trauma-informed approaches to support children and families facing challenges.
• Work collaboratively with school staff, external agencies and community services to ensure coordinated support and access to appropriate resources.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor impact and contribute to safeguarding and child-centred practice at all times.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and Early Help processes.
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Has experience of improving attendance and supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Understands and applies restorative and trauma-informed approaches.
• Is resilient, organised and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Is committed to inclusion and achieving the best possible outcomes for all children.
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.
• A supportive, ambitious and collaborative Inclusion Team.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to work within a school committed to inclusion, aspiration and achieving the very best for every child.
  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

If you are passionate about supporting children and families, strengthening home-school partnerships and helping every child succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Wednesday 9^th September 2026 at 11.59pm

Interviews: Week beginning 14^th September 2026

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to dthorpe@lowerplace.rochdale.sch.uk by 11:59pm on Wednesday 9^th September 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026.