FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Location

Larches High School, Moor Park, Blackpool Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 6AA

Tel: 01772 792412
School website: www.larcheshigh.co.uk

Summary

Larches High School is a Secondary Alternative Provision school which provides full time education for up to 125 pupils who are not able to access mainstream education. We have an inclusive philosophy and believe passionately in ensuring that all pupils are given the opportunities, skills, knowledge and qualifications to ensure that they are able to reintegrate back into mainstream education or on to specialist provision, further education employment or training. We recognise that our pupils are individuals and that “one size does not fit all”.

We also understand that many of our pupils have not had a positive experience of education and we believe it is our role to re-engage them with their learning, improve relationships and broaden their opportunities. The personal relationships developed with our pupils ensure that each one achieves their potential both academically and personally. The Governors of the school are looking to recruit an experienced Family Support Worker, to provide focussed support to families with complex needs. The successful candidate will be resilient and confident working in a busy environment, able to communicate effectively and relate to both pupils and adults, as well as the ability to work calmly under pressure.

We welcome applications from experienced professionals with a passion for working with families needing extra support during a difficult period in their life. Visits to the school are welcomed. This post is part time term time only plus one week. Working hours are 8:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday.

Please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. 

Please note that this vacancy closes at 1pm on 07/03/2025

Essential Qualifications

Level 2 Numeracy • Level 2 Literacy

Desirable Qualifications

Relevant Level 3 Qualification

Essential Experience

Experience of working with troubled families

Experience of working in a relevant service environment

Desirable Experience

Experience of Administrative tasks

For an informal discussion please contact:

Christine Mitchell, Headteacher

Proposed Interview Date:

17/03/2025 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.