Family Support Worker and DDSL
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £33,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | LE12 8BQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Quorn Hall School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Contract type: Term-time plus 5 weeks (to ensure year-round service coverage)
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:15am - 4:30pm and Friday 8:15am - 3:15pm
Start date: ASAP
Interview date: 4th February 2026
Your new role:
As a Deputy DSL and Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in improving the life and educational outcomes for children with SEMH needs and additional needs, by providing expert advice and intervention to their families. You will act as a Lead Professional within the Families First and Early Support frameworks to identify emerging concerns and prevent escalation to statutory services.
Reporting to the safeguarding team and DSL, you will act as a bridge between school and home, providing expert intervention to prevent issues from escalating to statutory services. Your time will be split between triaging "My Concern" reports and managing complex Child in Need cases and direct, hands-on support for families.
Whether you are leading Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, completing Early Support Assessments, or assisting parents with DLA/PIP applications and attendance issues, your focus will be on building family resilience and ensuring the voice of the child remains central to all decision-making.
Experience
Ideal candidate would be from a social care background. The appointed candidate will have at least three years' experience working with vulnerable families. Candidates should have deep knowledge of Early Help frameworks, threshold of needs, and the "Signs of Safety" model.
Working hours:
Monday -Thursday 8.15am-4.30pm
Friday 8.15am-3.15pm
Your new school
Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
We are a trauma informed school with therapeutic support at the heart of our provision. We offer a model of education and therapy which work together to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported.
We are an incredibly friendly and welcoming school and are on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model.
Benefits include
Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds
Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available
Breakfast and Lunch provided daily
Free car parking
Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff.
Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!
If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact HR via the details below:
E: HR@quornhallschool.com
T: 01509 414 338
W: https://www.quornhallschool.com/
Closing date for applications: no later than Friday 30th January 2026 at 9am
Strong applications may be considered immediately upon receipt and before the closing date.
We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.
Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
I understand that if I am shortlisted for this role I will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions.
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:15am - 4:30pm and Friday 8:15am - 3:15pm
Start date: ASAP
Interview date: 4th February 2026
Your new role:
As a Deputy DSL and Family Support Worker, you will play a vital role in improving the life and educational outcomes for children with SEMH needs and additional needs, by providing expert advice and intervention to their families. You will act as a Lead Professional within the Families First and Early Support frameworks to identify emerging concerns and prevent escalation to statutory services.
Reporting to the safeguarding team and DSL, you will act as a bridge between school and home, providing expert intervention to prevent issues from escalating to statutory services. Your time will be split between triaging "My Concern" reports and managing complex Child in Need cases and direct, hands-on support for families.
Whether you are leading Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings, completing Early Support Assessments, or assisting parents with DLA/PIP applications and attendance issues, your focus will be on building family resilience and ensuring the voice of the child remains central to all decision-making.
Experience
Ideal candidate would be from a social care background. The appointed candidate will have at least three years' experience working with vulnerable families. Candidates should have deep knowledge of Early Help frameworks, threshold of needs, and the "Signs of Safety" model.
Working hours:
Monday -Thursday 8.15am-4.30pm
Friday 8.15am-3.15pm
Your new school
Quorn Hall is an inclusive and forward thinking school that supports Children and Young People aged 7-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
We are a trauma informed school with therapeutic support at the heart of our provision. We offer a model of education and therapy which work together to ensure that pupils are challenged effectively to make their next steps whilst feeling safe and supported.
We are an incredibly friendly and welcoming school and are on a fantastic journey; we are growing, and with this comes the opportunity to embed the culture and system of a truly integrated education and therapy model.
Benefits include
Working with our pupils in a beautiful Grade II listed building and inspiring surrounding grounds
Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme where a 24 hour confidential helpline is available
Breakfast and Lunch provided daily
Free car parking
Supportive and proactive Wellbeing team
Excellent CPD with increased career opportunities and advancement for all staff.
Many, many others… come and visit us to see for yourself!
If you're interested in making a real difference and impacting positively on the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
For more information on how to apply and for a full application pack, please contact HR via the details below:
E: HR@quornhallschool.com
T: 01509 414 338
W: https://www.quornhallschool.com/
Closing date for applications: no later than Friday 30th January 2026 at 9am
Strong applications may be considered immediately upon receipt and before the closing date.
We do not accept CVs. All formal applications must be received on our school application form.
Quorn Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
I understand that if I am shortlisted for this role I will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) and complete a self disclosure for cautions and convictions.