Family Support Worker

Family Support Worker

Location: Pitstone, Buckinghamshire

Contract Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Supply Desk is proud to be working in partnership with a caring and community-focused school in Pitstone, seeking a compassionate and committed Family Support Worker to join their team as soon as possible. This is a vital role, providing early intervention and sustained support to pupils and their families, helping to overcome barriers to learning and improve outcomes for children.

About the Role:

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  Support children and their families facing challenges such as emotional, behavioural, or social difficulties

  
  



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  Work closely with parents/carers to build trust and provide guidance on routines, parenting strategies, and accessing local services

  
  



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  Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies to coordinate support plans for pupils

  
  



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  Offer one-to-one and small group support to pupils to develop resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing

  
  



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  Assist with early help assessments and contribute to multi-agency meetings

  
  



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  Promote positive attendance, engagement, and wellbeing across the school community

  
  



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  Maintain detailed records and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

  
  

The Ideal Candidate Will:

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  Have experience working with families, children, or young people in an educational or community setting

  
  



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  Be knowledgeable about safeguarding, child protection, and early intervention strategies

  
  



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  Be empathetic, non-judgmental, and able to build strong relationships with families from a range of backgrounds

  
  



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  Be proactive, resilient, and solution-focused in challenging situations

  
  



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  Have excellent communication and organisational skills

  
  



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  Be able to work independently and as part of a wider pastoral or inclusion team