Family Support Worker (Part Time 0.6)

JOB DESCRIPTION POST TITLE: Family Support Worker (Part Time 0.6) SALARY: Grade 6 (SCP 12 to 18) Full Time Equivalent to £27,711 - £30,559 Actual Salary – Term time plus 1 week £14,930 - £16,465 Start Date: 1st September 2026 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JOB PURPOSE To work with students (aged 14–19) and their families, within the academies Learning Support Centre, providing timely support, early intervention, and guidance to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally—enhancing engagement, attendance, and safeguarding. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Family Engagement & Support ● Build trust with parents/carers and young people. ● Deliver one-to-one support—for example: attendance issues, exam anxiety, or mental well-being concerns ● Offer parenting guidance, relationship building, and practical life skills support ● Signpost families to external support (e.g., mental health services, job/employment advice, housing) 2. Attendance & Behaviour ● Monitor student attendance and punctuality; proactively contact families regarding concerns ● Collaborate with Attendance Officer and pastoral team to improve attendance ● Assist with developing behaviour strategies and support reintegration plans after suspensions or periods of absence 3. Safeguarding & Early Help ● Act as part of the safeguarding team—identify and report concerns per academy policy. ● Make referrals to external agencies (e.g., Early Help, Solar) and attend relevant case conferences (e.g., TAF, CIN). ● Maintain accurate records and contribute to Early Help Assessments. 4. Partnership Working ● Liaise with internal staff—tutors, SENDCo, HoD’s and ESLT—to coordinate introductions and supports. ● Work alongside external partners: Solihull local authority, health services, charities, employers for post-16 progression. ● Attend multi-agency meetings to develop wrap-