Family Support Worker
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £120 to £130 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Southwark, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 201426 |
Summary
Family Support Worker - SEN School based in Southwark
£120 - £130 per day | Full-time, Monday to Friday - 8.30am until 4pm
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a SEN school who are looking for a Family Support Worker to join them on a full time basis to cover MAT.
This is a great opportunity to work with families, providing support and guidance during their assessment process to help improve their situations and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- General admin duties - including annual reviews
- Supporting families (including helping parents' complete social security and transport application forms)
- Supporting safeguarding
- Monitoring attendance and following up pupil absence
- Managing the Jack Petchey Award Scheme
- Co-ordinating volunteer and university student placements
- Co-ordinating visits for prospective parents and open mornings
- Managing parent and family events
- Liaising with external agencies and professionals
- Supervising pupils whose parents are late collecting them after school
- Supporting community links
- Supporting the School Council
- Other duties as required, including lunch and supervision duties
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience in family support or working with children is helpful
- Good at talking to people and building positive relationships
- Able to work on your own as well as with a team
- Full UK driving licence preferred but not a must
- Caring and kind, with a genuine interest in making a difference in families' lives
- Comfortable working in challenging situations with a calm and professional attitude
Please note: This position is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
£120 - £130 per day | Full-time, Monday to Friday - 8.30am until 4pm
We are currently recruiting on behalf of a SEN school who are looking for a Family Support Worker to join them on a full time basis to cover MAT.
This is a great opportunity to work with families, providing support and guidance during their assessment process to help improve their situations and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- General admin duties - including annual reviews
- Supporting families (including helping parents' complete social security and transport application forms)
- Supporting safeguarding
- Monitoring attendance and following up pupil absence
- Managing the Jack Petchey Award Scheme
- Co-ordinating volunteer and university student placements
- Co-ordinating visits for prospective parents and open mornings
- Managing parent and family events
- Liaising with external agencies and professionals
- Supervising pupils whose parents are late collecting them after school
- Supporting community links
- Supporting the School Council
- Other duties as required, including lunch and supervision duties
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience in family support or working with children is helpful
- Good at talking to people and building positive relationships
- Able to work on your own as well as with a team
- Full UK driving licence preferred but not a must
- Caring and kind, with a genuine interest in making a difference in families' lives
- Comfortable working in challenging situations with a calm and professional attitude
Please note: This position is not suitable for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.