Family Support Officer

Inspire - Enable - Achieve

Family Support Officer

Role Type - Regulated

Weekly Hours: 37 hours per week

Annual Weeks:  41 Weeks (Term time including INSET Days plus two weeks across holiday periods)

Interviews: To be conducted as suitable candidates apply.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive individual to join our team and help improve outcomes for school-aged children and their families through targeted support and engagement.  

About the Role  

As our Family Support Officer, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for students by delivering a range of family support interventions and activities.  You will provide advice, guidance and signposting to help families access relevant services.  Part of the role will be acting as Attendance Officer, working to improve attendance and punctuality of students across the school.  

What We’re Looking For  

• Experience working with children and families in an educational or community setting.  

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage families effectively.  

• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation.  

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and promoting positive outcomes for all.  

Why Join Us?  

This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives and family wellbeing.  You’ll join a friendly, collaborative team that values your contribution and supports your growth.  We offer ongoing training and opportunities for training and professional development while working in a rewarding environment.   

What We Can Offer You  

• Ample free onsite parking  

• Large staffroom with resourced kitchen with complimentary hot and cold beverages  

• Employer contribution pension scheme, with Life Cover    

• Access to employee benefits including discounts on travel and purchases from local shops, cafes and restaurants  

• 24 hour free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme  

• Annual Flu Vaccination  

If you’re ready to make a real impact and grow your career in a rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Lisa Snook (HR Officer)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we appoint an appropriate candidate

If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date you must assume that your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

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.   

The Vale Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references, undertake pre-employment checks including a health check and have a cleared Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check. An online search (including social media checks) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process