CHILD & FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Ref 201099

Number of Posts 1

Grade Grade 6 SCP11\-19\.

Salary £28142 to £ 32061 This amount is for whole year pay

Term Part\-time.

Perm / FTC Permanent.

Required (ASAP ) .

Hours 20 hours a week.

Closing Date 05/06/2026\.

• Person Specification (35 KB)

Location
Fulwood And Cadley Primary School, Cadley Causeway, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3QT (316 on roll)

Tel: 01772 717087

School website: www.fulwoodandcadleyprimaryschool.com
Summary
The Governors of Fulwood \& Cadley Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and compassionate Child and Family Support Worker to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children and families, helping to remove barriers to learning and improve outcomes. You will work closely with pupils, parents/carers, staff and external agencies to provide a personalised, whole\-family approach to support. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a difference and is committed to supporting our school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with school staff to identify and support pupils facing barriers to learning


• Work directly with children, young people and their families to assess needs and deliver targeted support, including Early Help interventions


• Undertake home visits and act as a key link between school and families to strengthen engagement


• Develop, implement and review action plans to improve outcomes for pupils and families


• Support and improve pupil attendance, punctuality, behaviour and engagement with learning


• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote and deliver safeguarding processes


• Liaise effectively with external agencies and contribute to multi\-agency planning and meetings


• Support the reintegration of pupils and provide pastoral support where needed


• Maintain accurate records and reports in line with school and local authority requirements

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

The closing date is 05/06/2026 at 9am
Essential Qualifications
Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field, or significant relevant experience

• Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge aligned to national occupational standards for supporting children, young people and families

• Essential Experience

Experience of (or ability to demonstrate competence in) working directly with children, young people and families to identify needs and improve outcomes

• Desirable Experience

Experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals and external agencies

• Proposed Interview Date:

12/06/2026
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.

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