Family Support Worker
King's Academy College Park (Junior), Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0NT14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 3:30pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £28,239 and £32,061
What skills and experience we're looking for
Purpose of the role:
To support vulnerable pupils and families by addressing safeguarding concerns, improving engagement and removing barriers to attendance, wellbeing and learning.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a key safeguarding practitioner under the direction of the DSL/AHT for Inclusion.
Support families experiencing social, emotional or practical challenges.
Work with parents/carers to improve attendance, punctuality and engagement with school.
Monitor attendance data alongside senior leaders and identify pupils requiring targeted support.
Carry out home visits where appropriate and in line with school policy.
Support early help processes and contribute to safeguarding records and referrals.
Liaise with external agencies (e.g. social care, health, housing).
Provide advice and signposting to families.
Maintain accurate and confidential records.
Attend safeguarding and multi-agency meetings as required.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to make a significant impact in safeguarding and supporting our pupils.
A supportive and collaborative team environment.
Professional development opportunities and career progression.
To be part of an award winning Multi Academy Trust which celebrates ‘Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage’.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment. As part of the check the school will request information regarding the status of being barred from working with children.
We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates. Candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About King's Academy College Park (Junior)
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King's Academy College Park (Junior) website
- Email address
- recruitment@kingsacademies.uk
- Phone number
- 02392663645
At King's Academy College Park we value each individual and seek to encourage everyone to reach their full potential. We believe in having high expectations and aspirations of both pupils and staff. We celebrate our successes whilst ensuring that we encourage pupils to reflect and see mistakes as opportunities to learn.
We are proud to be a part of King's Group Academies and echo their vision to provide 'Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage'.
Arranging a visit to King's Academy College Park (Junior)
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@kingsacademies.uk.
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