FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
| Ref | 196579 |
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| Number of Posts | 1 |
| Grade | 6. |
| Salary | £27269 to £ 31067 (Bar £31067, subject to review) |
| Term | Full-time. |
| Perm / FTC | Fixed Term Contract. |
| Required | (01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026) . |
| Hours | 37 (can be flexible) hours a week. |
| Closing Date | 30/06/2025. |
Job Description & Employee Specification (70 KB)
- Location
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Brookfield School, Poulton-le-fylde, Fouldrey Ave, Poulton-le-fylde, FY6 7HE (82 on roll)
Tel: 01253 886895
School website: www.brookfieldschool.co.uk - Summary
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We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Family Support Worker to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school based in Fleetwood, Lancashire. This is a varied and impactful role supporting pupils and families across the county who are experiencing significant barriers to education and engagement.
Your work will include:- Travelling across Lancashire to provide targeted outreach and support to families and pupils struggling with school attendance and engagement.
- Supporting children both pastorally and academically, including direct involvement in classroom learning and behaviour support.
- Educating pupils offsite—this could be in their homes or public/community spaces—particularly those who are currently unable to attend the main school site.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with families to foster a supportive and collaborative approach to improving outcomes.
- Attending multi-agency meetings (CIN, TAF, LAC), completing Early Help Assessments (EHAs), and maintaining high standards of reporting and record-keeping.
We’re seeking someone who has:- A child and family-centred approach, with the ability to stay calm, empathetic, and constructive in challenging situations.
- Experience working with young people with complex needs and the resilience to support them and their families through adversity.
- Strong communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and use initiative effectively.
If you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, and you thrive in a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
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.
The closing date is 12pm on 30/06/2025
The interview date is week commencing 07/07/2025 - Travelling across Lancashire to provide targeted outreach and support to families and pupils struggling with school attendance and engagement.
- Essential Qualifications
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- Professional/academic level 3 qualification or equivalent or substantial experience.
- Professional/academic level 3 qualification or equivalent or substantial experience.
- Desirable Qualifications
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- Identify the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils identify the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils.
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Identify the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils identify the needs and assess those pupils requiring extra support and support the development of individual action plans for targeted pupils.
- Essential Experience
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- Experience of working with a wide range of other professionals to develop and deliver shared initiatives for children, young people and families.
- Work with parents / carers to help address poor performance/attendance/behaviour
- Experience of working with a wide range of other professionals to develop and deliver shared initiatives for children, young people and families.
- For an informal discussion please contact:
- Headteacher: Rob Brocklebank - 01253 886895 , Email: recruitment@brookfield56.lancs.sch.uk
- 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.
Additional Info
Applications and further details are available from/returnable to
| Address: | Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: recruitment@brookfield56.lancs.sch.uk |
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The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.
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.