Family Support Worker

Charlotte Nursery and Infant School is seeking to appoint a new Family Support Worker. We are a large, nurturing, caring and child centred infant school based in Ilkeston.

The post is for 20 hours per week. There is flexibility with days and hours which will be agreed with the successful candidate.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Support families in a kind and understanding manner.
• Have challenging conversations with families when necessary.
• Work confidently and confidentially with outside agencies, representing school in a professional manner.
• Write accurate and detailed reports for a range of professionals and agencies.

We can offer you:

• A nurturing and forward thinking school.
• An experienced, supportive and encouraging team to work with.
• Lovely children and families.
• Relevant training.

If you are interested in the post then we are keen to hear from you!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all employees are expected to share this commitment.

Provisional Interview Date: 14 January 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.