Family Support Worker

Ormiston NEW Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  May 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,586.00 - £35,235.00 Annually (FTE) Ormiston Grade 6, Scale 20-25 (salary will be pro rata term time only 2 days per week, starting at roughly £13,593 per annum)

Family Support Worker job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

At Ormiston NEW Academy, we are currently seeking to appoint an experienced and committed Family Support Worker to work with us two days per week during term time for 8 hours per day. The purpose of the role is to lead on Early Help Assessments and supporting both the pastoral and safeguarding teams by providing administrative and organisational support.

We are proud to create a place of excellence here at Ormiston NEW Academy, where students are welcomed, supported, and cared for. Our unwavering commitment to high standards and expectations has transformed our culture and ethos, making our academy a thriving and aspirational environment for both students and staff.

Our values—pride, endeavour, and togetherness—are at the heart of everything we do. From the moment students join us, they are immersed in a culture that prioritises learning, respect, and personal growth. We believe in a balanced and broad curriculum that enables every student to excel and reach their potential in a calm, safe, and structured environment.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

For more information regarding this role please see the job description attached.

For further information, please contact Amelia Webb (HR Officer and Marketing Lead) on 01902 623 111 or via email to awebb@onewa.co.uk. You can also visit our website at www.onewa.co.uk.

All applications will need to be submitted via the link above by Friday 25th April 2025.

Ormiston NEW Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Ormiston NEW Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 996 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston NEW Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-new-academy

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