Family Worker

Heath School, London, NW3 2NY

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Two Years
• Pay scale: NJC SO1, SCP22 - 25

What skills and experience we're looking for

Heath School is seeking a committed and compassionate Family Worker to join our dedicated team. Working closely with students, families, school staff and external agencies, you will play a key role in improving attendance, engagement, wellbeing and safeguarding outcomes for some of Camden's most vulnerable young people.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with families, provide practical and emotional support, coordinate interventions, and act as a bridge between home, school and other services. You will be skilled at working with families facing complex challenges and be committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly supportive and ambitious team that is committed to transforming life chances through education, inclusion and strong multi-agency working.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with children, young people and families.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Is resilient, organised and able to work independently.
• Shares our belief that every young person can succeed with the right support.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people and their families.
• Access to Camden's extensive employee benefits programme.

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

Heath School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of young people and the successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Family Worker JD & PS.pdf - 160 KB (opens in new tab)

Family Worker - Advert.docx - 2.73 MB (opens in new tab)

About Heath School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 31 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Heath School website
• Email address: gmolloy@h3federation.org.uk
• Phone number: 02072670975
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/camden-centre-for-learning-ccfl-pru

Harmood School is the special school for secondary aged students with Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties and additional learning difficulties across Camden.

Arranging a visit to Heath School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gmolloy@h3federation.org.uk.

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