Family Support Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £16,898.29 |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3ST |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1496146 |
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Interview date: 14 July 2025Hours: 25 hours per week, term time only & 25 INSET hoursWe are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and highly organised family support worker to join our dedicated pastoral team at Bournville Primary School. This is a pivotal role focused on supporting pupils and their families to overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
We are looking for someone who has:experience working with children and families in an educational or social care settingexperience working in partnership with parents, children, and external agencies
strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and emotional wellbeing
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work independently and as part of a team
commitment to promoting inclusive practices and improving outcomes for all pupils.You will:collaborate with staff to identify pupils needing pastoral support and assess their personal, social, and emotional needs
establish and manage referral procedures for pastoral support, prioritising cases as neededcontribute to pastoral support plans in consultation with the SENDCO and senior leaderssupport pupils and families through transitions, including secondary school, ensuring continuity of care
work with the school’s attendance team, maintaining accurate records and promoting regular attendance
provide targeted support to pupils and families experiencing complex challenges such as bereavement, illness, domestic abuse, or substance misuse
deliver one-to-one and group interventions focused on emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and social development
develop and implement individual plans to improve behaviour, self-esteem, and educational outcomes
communicate effectively with multi-agency partners, maintaining professional and secure records
attend relevant meetings and contribute to reviews and case conferences
promote the school’s ethos and policies, acting as a key point of contact for pupils and families
share best practices and participate in training and development sessions.
About us
Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. Bournville is a National nurturing school and as such a nurture approach underpins all the work that we do in school. Ability to build string relationships with parents and their families is essential. Our teachers encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.
Bournville Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.
What you can expect:
We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills.
This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are looking for someone who has:experience working with children and families in an educational or social care settingexperience working in partnership with parents, children, and external agencies
strong understanding of safeguarding, child development, and emotional wellbeing
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to work independently and as part of a team
commitment to promoting inclusive practices and improving outcomes for all pupils.You will:collaborate with staff to identify pupils needing pastoral support and assess their personal, social, and emotional needs
establish and manage referral procedures for pastoral support, prioritising cases as neededcontribute to pastoral support plans in consultation with the SENDCO and senior leaderssupport pupils and families through transitions, including secondary school, ensuring continuity of care
work with the school’s attendance team, maintaining accurate records and promoting regular attendance
provide targeted support to pupils and families experiencing complex challenges such as bereavement, illness, domestic abuse, or substance misuse
deliver one-to-one and group interventions focused on emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and social development
develop and implement individual plans to improve behaviour, self-esteem, and educational outcomes
communicate effectively with multi-agency partners, maintaining professional and secure records
attend relevant meetings and contribute to reviews and case conferences
promote the school’s ethos and policies, acting as a key point of contact for pupils and families
share best practices and participate in training and development sessions.
About us
Bournville Primary School is a modern, fully inclusive school for 2-11 year-olds in Weston-super-Mare. At Bournville, we are passionate about children’s education. We are informed by the most up-to-date and relevant research and we are not afraid to take risks and try something new. Bournville is a National nurturing school and as such a nurture approach underpins all the work that we do in school. Ability to build string relationships with parents and their families is essential. Our teachers encourage children to have enquiring minds, take pride in their achievements, and have respect for moral and personal values. Bournville is more than just a school, it is a family that understands and works with all aspects of the child. Adults who work at Bournville will be advocates for the children in our school and have excellent ability to develop relationships with children and families.
Bournville Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.
What you can expect:
We are helping you take care of your future with a pension contribution well above average.
We are helping you take care of your family, by offering five paid care days (on a pro rata basis). For more information about all of our benefits, please visit our benefits page.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Our goal is to ensure that every pupil and staff member feels included and supported, encouraging a community where everyone can thrive together.
We provide quality, ongoing professional development and network opportunities, and clear pathways for career growth, enabling you to learn new skills.
This post is exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.