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

Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast paced environment?

Do you want to make a difference to Families and Children?

Larches High School is looking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join our very successful team and provide focused support to families with complex needs.  If you are resilient, flexible and confident working in a busy environment, able to communicate effectively and skilled at building relationships with both adults and young people we would welcome your application.

Larches High School is an alternative provision school which provides full time education for pupils educated outside of the mainstream.  We have an inclusive philosophy and believe passionately in ensuring that all pupils are given opportunities, skills, knowledge and qualifications to ensure that they can succeed.  We recognise that our pupils are individuals and that ‘one size does not fit all’.  We also appreciate that many of our families have not had a positive experience of education and we believe it is our role to re-engage and empower them, improve relationships and broaden their experiences.

If you have a passion for working with families and young people needing extra support then please contact us and visit the school to find out more about this role.

Working hours are fulltime 8.30am - 4pm Monday to Friday, term time only + 1 week.  Please note the salary quoted is annual fulltime equivalent and if successful the salary received will be paid on a pro-rata basis.

CVs are not accepted, to apply for this position you are required to complete the application form attached.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date – 02/06/2025 At 1pm
Interviews to be held  - 09/06/2025

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

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:

09/06/2025 

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.