Family Support Worker (Fixed-term)

The Hanley and Upton Educational Trust is seeking to appoint a Family Support Worker to work across Hanley Castle High School and our partner primary schools. This is a unique opportunity to provide early, practical and relational support to vulnerable children and their families, helping to improve attendance, strengthen engagement and ensure children are safe, in school and able to learn.We are seeking a compassionate, resilient and highly organised individual with experience of working directly with children, young people and families, including those facing difficulties or crisis. Applicants should hold a relevant Level 3 qualification (or above) in a related field, such as family support, social care, youth work, early years, teaching or counselling, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. The successful candidate will be skilled in building trusting relationships with children and families, remaining calm and non-judgemental in challenging situations, working collaboratively with partner agencies and helping families overcome barriers that affect children's wellbeing, attendance and engagement with school.Strong safeguarding knowledge, effective record-keeping, excellent communication skills and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children are essential. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Working hours

35 hours per week, term-only plus 8 Professional Development Days (PDD’s).

Terms

This is a fixed-term position for two years in the first instance funded through a time-limited funding allocation, with the potential for continuation subject to future funding arrangements.

Salary

Scale 6, SCP18 – 22, £32,578 - £34,811 FTE. Pro-rated to £26,471 - £28,286 per annum.

Start date

As soon as possible.

To apply

To apply, please complete our application form (attached) by the closing date of 9.00am on Thursday 5th November 2026.Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 11th November.For further information, please see the application pack attached.

Benefits of working for us

Secure pension with Local Government Pension SchemeAccess to a cycle to work schemeFree on-site parkingFree access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)Eldercare AdviceDiscounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations

Gym discounts

Further information

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.