Pupil and Family Support Worker

Pupil & Family Support Worker 

29.6 hours per week  NJC Grade 7, SCP 19-25

4 days per week 

Term Time Plus INSETS

Permenant 

JOB OVERVIEW

Cidari Education, the Local Governing Committee, staff and children and families of Great Marsden St John's Church of England Primary Academy are seeking to recruit a Family Support Lead whose primary goal will be to empower families and promote the well-being of children. They will work with families facing various difficulties, from short-term crises to long-term complex issues. Experience working in such a role is essential as it is challenging and fast paced.

The idea candidate will be someone who;

• can build strong relationships
• experienced as a DDSL or is willing to train
• has experience of working with a range of supporting agencies including Children's Social Care
• communicates well with all stakeholders ( children, adults, colleagues, outside agencies)
• is empathetic and compassionate
• is able to self organise their workload and prioritise
• is willing to keep learning and growing
• likes a challenge and
• is resilient.

Why us?

We can offer you:

• Clear Christian values underpinning school life
• A professional, happy and enthusiastic staff team;
• A school well-equipped for education in the 21st century;
• Motivated and experienced Governing Body and central Trust team.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Last, but by no means least, our children. They are amazing young people. Working hard and behaving well is in their DNA. To them you will be another trusted adult, someone in whom they can trust and depend. Our families are very much part of our school family and we actively encourage them to reach out to us if they need a helping hand.

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We are looking to appoint a talented and committed professional with the qualities, skills and drive necessary to fulfil this key role.

Can you offer us:

• Well-developed skills in this line of work?
• Enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and a positive outlook?
• Willingness to be involved in extracurricular activities and wider school life?
• A commitment to our Christian ethos?
• An unflinching commitment to being part of our team?

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education are committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

Closing date: 2nd June 2025

Proposed interview date: 16th June 2025

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are a member of Cidari Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

 Cidari Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.