Family Support Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Manchester, M22 9NS |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5a0f4ce2-3bb4-4e36-aa0f-c6322a4500e1 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
• GCSEs Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent;
• A levels A-C or further vocational study
• Evidence of commitment to own professional development.
• NVQ L3 in child care, social care foundation degree or equivalent.
• Relevant Safeguarding training
• Working with children and families in an educational setting or other, such as a Children’s Centre.
• Evidenced experience of running support plans or similar TAC plans.
• A commitment to a high standard of achievement and well-being for all;
• A commitment to inclusion and to equality of opportunity;
• A commitment to prioritising the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
• An ability to work independently.
• The purpose of primary school education and of priorities in schools;
• The responsibilities of senior leaders in schools;
• The confidential nature of the work of child protection
• The importance of the environment in a school setting
• Health and safety requirements
• The importance of effective communications within the inclusion team and school as a whole
• A knowledge of signs of safety approaches.
• The ability to work collaboratively and positively manage others;
• The ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all members of the school community;
What the school offers its staff
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
Further details about the role
In addition, the Family Support Worker will also be required to:
• Attend and lead team around the child (TAC) meetings, team around the family meetings (TAF) and other CP related meetings when appropriate.
• Liaise with appropriate outside agencies to support the identified children and families, following advice given.
• When appropriate, to refer on to alternative interventions or agencies outside of school, such as CAMHs
• Attend relevant training linked to the FSW role as agreed with line manager.
• Work alongside the SLT to maintain a consistent approach to family support across the school.
• Support transition work: Under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, identify and support vulnerable pupils at key transition points such as year 6 pupils and their families moving to secondary. This may also involve liaising with secondary transition workers to arrange visits / individual pupil meetings.
• Support parent skill classes.
• Support children within the classroom environment when appropriate.
• To support senior leaders with whole school priorities relating to staff and pupil mental health and well-being.
• Implement interventions along with outside agencies, to plan and evaluate these.
• Be motivated and work positively and professionally within the wider school team.
• Carry out other duties as outlined by the Head of School pertinent to the post and needs of the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
• GCSEs Maths and English grade C or above, or equivalent;
• A levels A-C or further vocational study
• Evidence of commitment to own professional development.
• NVQ L3 in child care, social care foundation degree or equivalent.
• Relevant Safeguarding training
• Working with children and families in an educational setting or other, such as a Children’s Centre.
• Evidenced experience of running support plans or similar TAC plans.
• A commitment to a high standard of achievement and well-being for all;
• A commitment to inclusion and to equality of opportunity;
• A commitment to prioritising the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
• An ability to work independently.
• The purpose of primary school education and of priorities in schools;
• The responsibilities of senior leaders in schools;
• The confidential nature of the work of child protection
• The importance of the environment in a school setting
• Health and safety requirements
• The importance of effective communications within the inclusion team and school as a whole
• A knowledge of signs of safety approaches.
• The ability to work collaboratively and positively manage others;
• The ability to develop and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all members of the school community;
What the school offers its staff
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
Further details about the role
In addition, the Family Support Worker will also be required to:
• Attend and lead team around the child (TAC) meetings, team around the family meetings (TAF) and other CP related meetings when appropriate.
• Liaise with appropriate outside agencies to support the identified children and families, following advice given.
• When appropriate, to refer on to alternative interventions or agencies outside of school, such as CAMHs
• Attend relevant training linked to the FSW role as agreed with line manager.
• Work alongside the SLT to maintain a consistent approach to family support across the school.
• Support transition work: Under the direction of the Senior Leadership Team, identify and support vulnerable pupils at key transition points such as year 6 pupils and their families moving to secondary. This may also involve liaising with secondary transition workers to arrange visits / individual pupil meetings.
• Support parent skill classes.
• Support children within the classroom environment when appropriate.
• To support senior leaders with whole school priorities relating to staff and pupil mental health and well-being.
• Implement interventions along with outside agencies, to plan and evaluate these.
• Be motivated and work positively and professionally within the wider school team.
• Carry out other duties as outlined by the Head of School pertinent to the post and needs of the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service