Family Support Worker

Beechwood Primary School and Nursery, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm 35 hours per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £32,578 - £35,570 (actual salary £28,109 - £31,385)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Can confidently manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Has experience of supporting vulnerable children and families.
• Understands the importance of regular attendance and effective early intervention.
• Can build positive relationships with families, including where engagement may initially be challenging.
• Is highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Can work effectively with school staff and external professionals.
• Is calm, approachable, resilient and solution-focused.
• Is committed to ensuring that every child is safe, supported and able to succeed.

What the school offers its staff

In return, Beechwood School can offer:

• A key role within a supportive and committed school team.
• The opportunity to make a significant difference to pupils and families.
• A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A school committed to safeguarding, inclusion, wellbeing and high expectations.
• A strong commitment to wellbeing including wellbeing days and attendance days.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding

• Support the DSL with the day-to-day operational management of safeguarding across the school.
• Monitor safeguarding concerns, ensuring that information is appropriately recorded, followed up and escalated in line with school procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential safeguarding records and contribute to the effective use of the school's safeguarding systems.
• Act as a key point of contact for staff regarding safeguarding concerns, providing advice and ensuring concerns are reported appropriately.
• Support the DSL in liaising with parents, carers and external agencies, including social care, early help, health and other professionals.
• Participate in safeguarding meetings, case reviews and multi-agency meetings as required.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of safeguarding policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, ensuring that pupils' welfare remains central to the work of the school.
• Recognise signs of vulnerability, neglect, abuse and exploitation and ensure appropriate action is taken.
• Maintain professional curiosity and ensure that concerns are followed through to an appropriate outcome.

Attendance

• Take a lead role in the day-to-day monitoring and improvement of pupil attendance and punctuality.
• Monitor attendance data and identify pupils and families requiring early intervention or targeted support.
• Work with pupils and families to identify and address barriers to regular attendance.
• Lead attendance meetings and home visits where appropriate.
• Develop and implement attendance support plans with pupils, parents and carers.
• Work closely with school staff and external agencies to coordinate appropriate attendance support.
• Follow school and local authority procedures regarding persistent absence and attendance concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance interventions and evaluate their impact.
• Promote the importance of good attendance and punctuality across the school community.

Family Support

• Build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Provide practical and emotional support to families experiencing difficulties that may affect a child's wellbeing, attendance or educational progress.
• Identify families who may benefit from early help and coordinate appropriate support.
• Signpost and refer families to relevant internal and external services.
• Undertake home visits where appropriate and in accordance with school procedures.
• Support families to access services and develop strategies that promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.

Pupil Support and Wellbeing

• Provide targeted support to pupils experiencing barriers to learning, attendance, wellbeing or engagement.
• Work with pupils individually or in small groups to develop confidence, resilience and positive behaviours.
• Advocate for the needs and wellbeing of pupils while maintaining a child-centred approach.
• Support vulnerable pupils during periods of transition or significant change.

General Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to promote the safety, wellbeing and achievement of all pupils.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and timely records.
• Contribute to safeguarding, attendance and family support data analysis and reporting.
• Attend relevant training and maintain up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding, attendance and family support practice.
• Comply with all school policies, including safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, data protection and equality.
• Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post.

Commitment to safeguarding

Beechwood primary school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The offer of employment is subject to the undertaking of pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in the UK, DBS (Enhanced with barred list check) and a Declaration of not being disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beechwood Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 474 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Beechwood Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: sharper@beechwood.cheshire.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechwood-primary-school-and-nursery

Beechwood Primary School is based in the heart of Crewe. The local community is very much involved with the school and supports us in many ways.

We are a school that encompasses hard-working, happy children and staff. Members of staff work hand in hand towards the school's vision and thus enable children to feel secure, valued and able to grow into responsible individuals ready to embark on secondary education.

Arranging a visit to Beechwood Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sharper@beechwood.cheshire.sch.uk.

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