Family Support Worker
Outwood Academy Hindley, Wigan, Lancashire, WN2 4LG12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 Hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- 28,824.39 to 29,247.76
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Support Worker to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the local community by working collaboratively with key partners to support families with a wide range of needs. The successful candidate will help families address identified challenges, build resilience, and achieve sustainable positive change.
The Family Support Worker will play a central role in coordinating tailored packages of support, often acting as the lead professional and delivering proven, evidence-based interventions. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can build strong, trusting relationships with families while maintaining clear professional boundaries. If you are committed to empowering families and improving outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
Addressing attendance concerns would form a large part of the role. The school is a large secondary setting with a high proportion of vulnerable pupils, including those eligible for free school meals and pupils with SEND, both of which have a significant impact on attendance outcomes. Overall attendance remains below that of similar schools, and persistent absence is also above average in the borough. The successful candidate will help to identify barriers to attendance and apply targeted intervention to support pupils to be successful.
What the school offers its staff
Welcome from the Principal:
I am excited to introduce you to Outwood Academy Hindley, recently judged 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted.
The report recognised our outstanding 'culture of care' and welcoming environment. We place a strong emphasis on staff development, guaranteeing excellent CPD opportunities for those passionate about improving their practice.
Our exceptional team shares a strong sense of teamwork and commitment to transforming student lives. Similarly, our students are kind, well-mannered, and keen to succeed. Everything we do is guided by the core principles of the Outwood family: students first, raising standards, and transforming lives.
If you share our passion for improving the life chances of young people, I am very keen to meet you and welcome you to our team.
To view the Support Staff recruitment booklet,Click Here
To view the job description, pleaseclick here.
To view the person specification, pleaseclick here.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Matthew Haughton (HR Assistant) at m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com.
About Us:
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:
Secure Pay & Pension:Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Training & Progression:Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
Flexibility & Leave:Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff.(Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
Wellbeing & Perks:Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are looking for a rewarding, supportive role where you can truly make an impact, we encourage you to apply now.
Further Information onemployee benefitscan be foundClick Here
To find our more about working for Outwood and to read amessage from our CEOpleaseClick Here
Further information about the job
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Outwood Academy Hindley
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 921 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Hindley website
- Email address
- m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Hindley
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.haughton@hindley.outwood.com.
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