Family Support Worker

Salary or Hourly Rate

NJE Grade 5 - £31,015 - £34,811

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Work Base

Priestsic Primary School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4BB

Additional Documents

support-staff-application-form.docx – 102KB
Converted File support-staff-application-form.docx.pdf – 509KB

Additional Documents

Priestsic Primary FSW job description.pdf – 131KB

Additional Documents

Priestsic Primary FSW person specification.pdf – 91KB Closing Date 25 November 2026 12:00

Priestsic Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and self-motivated Family Support Worker to start in January 2027 or earlier if possible. You will work alongside the SENDCo, safeguarding leads and attendance officer to provide holistic support for children and their families. They will be passionate about children’s emotional well-being, innovative, solution focused and possess the skills required to liaise effectively with parents and professionals to ensure that every child has the best start in life. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to play a lead role in our pastoral team, working together to support vulnerable families in our community.

The Family Support Worker’s role will focus on preventative and early intervention activities and assist in managing underachievement by developing strong relationships with parents and children. The post holder will work collaboratively with them to help overcome barriers to learning. They will have the confidence to work in partnership with senior leaders as well as liaise with external agencies at all levels. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the successful candidate will be attending child protection conferences and completing detailed logs and reports. You will be fully conversant with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements and will have experience in safeguarding practice and policy across a school setting or other child-centred services.

We are looking for someone who is/has:

• Hardworking, organised, efficient and a flexible team player, with drive and ambition to activate change
• A true professional with excellent knowledge of safeguarding procedures and policies
• Significant experience of direct work with children and families
• Relentless in their pursuit of seeking appropriate support for vulnerable children and their families
• Experience of working with a range of external agencies
• Confident in the use of information technology and is an excellent communicator
• Committed to professional development through purposeful CPD opportunities

In return, we can offer:

• Motivated and friendly children who are excited about learning and strive to do their best
• Enthusiastic, caring and welcoming staff team
• Supportive governors and parents
• High quality professional development opportunities tailored to individual needs

Why work at Priestsic?

At Priestsic Primary and Nursery School, we are committed to ensuring every child thrives academically, socially and emotionally. We recognize the vital role families play in children’s success and place family support at the heart of our inclusive practice. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Family Support Worker to make a significant difference to the lives of children and families within our community.

We strongly recommend visits to our wonderful school prior to submitting your application. Please email or ring to arrange a visit.

Application packs are available by email from admin@priestsic.notts.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 30th November

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.