- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England/Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 332 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Family Support Worker
More than one location, St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC with successful applicant
Closing date
7 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Term time: Term time plus 3 weeks (41 weeks)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £35,412 to £39,862 per annum
Pay scale
- Grade 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a positive, enthusiastic and compassionate Family Support Worker who shares our commitment to transforming children’s lives through a world-class education.
Working in partnership with our academies, you will support children and families when attendance, punctuality or wider family circumstances are affecting a pupil’s education and wellbeing. You will put the child at the centre of your work, build trusting relationships with families and work alongside academy staff and external services to identify barriers, agree practical support and help pupils engage successfully with school.
You will contribute to improved outcomes for pupils who are persistently or severely absent by providing early help, targeted family support and effective challenge where appropriate. The role reports to the Head of Safeguarding, Attendance, Behaviour and Culture, forms part of the Trust Central Team and requires regular travel between Trust academies. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Attendance, Behaviour and Inclusion
§ Support schools and families to improve attendance, particularly for children who are persistently absent, severely absent or at risk of becoming persistently absent
§ Coordinate attendance-focused work with school leaders, attendance teams and relevant partners to identify barriers, agree responsibilities and review progress.
§ Support the development, implementation and review of attendance action plans for children and families.
§ Assist in reintegration planning following suspension, periods of absence, alternative provision placements or other significant educational disruption.
§ Promote positive engagement in education, supporting children and young people to access their full educational entitlement and improve life chances.
§ Contribute to strategies which reduce the risk of suspension, exclusion and disengagement from education.
SEND and Inclusion
§ Support children and families with identified or emerging special educational needs and disabilities to access appropriate support and services.
§ Work collaboratively with SENDCOs, educational psychologists, health professionals and other agencies to improve outcomes for children with additional needs.
§ Promote inclusive practice and advocate for reasonable adjustments that support children's educational, social and emotional development.
§ Develop an understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and the graduated approach to meeting children's needs.
§ Support families to engage positively with statutory assessment, Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes and review arrangements where appropriate.
Outcome Monitoring and Impact Evaluation
§ Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions through the use of outcome-based planning and review processes.
§ Maintain evidence of progress and impact against agreed objectives and statutory reporting requirements.
§ Analyse information relating to attendance, safeguarding, educational engagement, wellbeing and family functioning to inform decision-making.
§ Contribute to quality assurance activities, audits and service evaluations to ensure continuous improvement.
§ Produce timely, evidence-based reports that show progress against agreed objectives, demonstrate the impact of interventions and meet statutory and Trust reporting requirements.
Lone Working and Home Visits
§ Undertake home visits and community-based work in accordance with Trust lone-working procedures and risk management protocols.
§ Complete dynamic risk assessments before and during visits and take appropriate action to safeguard self and others.
§ Report incidents, concerns or emerging risks promptly through agreed procedures.
Work flexibly and safely across family homes, schools and community venues, following agreed lone-working and check-in arrangements.
View the key responsibilities and accountabilities for this role on the SAM People listing (link below).
Who are we looking for?
1. Are you passionate about helping children and families overcome barriers to education?
2. Do you have experience of working directly with children, young people and vulnerable families?
3. Can you build trusting, respectful relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries?
4. Are you confident in identifying needs, agreeing support plans and reviewing progress with families and professionals?
5. Can you work sensitively and persistently with families where attendance, punctuality or engagement is a concern?
6. Do you understand safeguarding responsibilities and know when and how to escalate concerns?
7. Are you an effective communicator who can organise a varied caseload, keep accurate records and work both independently and as part of a team?
View the full person specification on the SAM People listing (link below).
What the school offers its staff
Benefits of working with our Trust
SJCMAT is a growing family of Catholic schools serving communities across the North West. Inspired by our mission to provide the highest quality Catholic education, we are committed to ensuring that every child flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.
Joining our Trust means becoming part of a welcoming, values-led community that is committed to improving children’s lives. You will work alongside experienced and dedicated colleagues across our academies, with opportunities to share good practice, develop your expertise and make a meaningful difference to pupils and families. We aim to provide a supportive working environment in which colleagues feel valued and can continue to grow. Benefits include:
1. Access to extensive professional development, training and opportunities to strengthen your knowledge and skills
2. An employee assistance programme providing confidential support for personal and work-related matters
3. Competitive terms and conditions of employment, together with a supportive approach to colleague wellbeing
4. The opportunity to work collaboratively with skilled colleagues across the Trust and wider Archdiocese family
5. A varied and rewarding role in which your work can have a direct, positive impact on children, families and school communities
Our benefits offer will continue to develop as the Trust grows. Eligibility and the detailed terms of individual schemes may apply.
Informal and Confidential Discussion
For an informal and confidential discussion about the position, please contact:
Michael Bate
Head of Safeguarding, Attendance, Behaviour and Culture
✉️ mbate@sjcmat.co.uk
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we will carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.
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 St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- mbate@sjcmat.co.uk
St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust (SJCMAT) is a growing family of Catholic schools serving communities across the North West, united by a shared mission to provide the highest quality Catholic education for every child. Inspired by Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church, we are committed to ensuring that every young person flourishes academically, spiritually and personally.
As a Trust, we believe that every child deserves access to an ambitious curriculum, exceptional teaching and enriching opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point or background. Our schools are committed to high standards, strong outcomes and a culture of continual improvement, ensuring that children are equipped with the knowledge, skills and character needed to succeed in modern Britain and contribute positively to society.
SJCMAT is entering an exciting period of sustainable growth, with an expanding family of primary and secondary schools across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Working in close partnership with the Archdiocese of Liverpool, we are building a collaborative network of schools where expertise, resources and best practice are shared for the benefit of all pupils and communities.
Our Trust is committed to investing in people. We provide high-quality professional development, leadership pathways and career progression opportunities for colleagues at every stage of their careers. Through initiatives such as our Teacher Training Hub and wider workforce development programmes, we are helping to develop the next generation of outstanding teachers, leaders and support professionals.
We are creating a Trust where children thrive, staff are supported to excel, and schools work together to deliver transformational outcomes. As we continue to grow, our ambition remains clear: to become one of the leading Catholic Multi Academy Trusts in the country, providing exceptional education and life-changing opportunities for every child we serve.
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