All LocationsAll Locations:
Sherborne
Advertising SalarySalary Details:
£31,146 - £35,060 - Actual salary pro rated, pay award pending.
What is the vacancy type for this advertVacancy Type:
Permanent
Function:
School Support Staff
EmployerEmployer:
Sherborne Area Schools Trust

About the role

Salary: Grade 10, Point 24 - 29: Actual Salary - £31,146 - £35,060 per annum pro rated (subject to experience) - Pay award pending

Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted and an appointment may be made before the closing date, therefore an early application is encouraged.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Family Support Worker to join our pastoral and safeguarding team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by supporting students and their families to overcome barriers to learning, improve attendance, and enhance wellbeing.

Working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and wider school staff, you will build strong relationships with families, provide practical support and guidance, and work in partnership with external agencies to ensure every student can thrive.

The successful candidate will:

  • Build positive, supportive relationships with students and their families.
  • Work proactively with families to improve attendance, engagement, and inclusion.
  • Carry out home visits and provide tailored support to address barriers to education.
  • Act as an advocate for families, helping them access services relating to health, housing, finance, and wellbeing.
  • Work closely with the DSL, pastoral staff, and external agencies to safeguard and support students.
  • Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings and case conferences.
  • Support students through 1:1 and small group interventions.
  • Assist in monitoring attendance data and maintaining accurate records and reports.
  • Contribute to strategies that promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and student wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Holds a Level 3 qualification (or above) in a relevant field (e.g. childcare, social care, youth work, education).
  • Has experience working with young people and families, particularly those who may be vulnerable.
  • Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication, empathy, and relationship-building skills.
  • Is organised, resilient, and able to manage a varied and demanding workload.
  • Can work effectively with external agencies and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Holds a full driving licence and has access to a vehicle.

Further Information

We warmly welcome visits to the School. If you would like to arrange a tour, please contact Caroline Rabbetts, Office Manager, at [email protected] or by phone at 01935 810101, who will be happy to assist you.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. 

Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.  

This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. 

The pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.
The salary quoted is the annual salary for the position at the time of advert. The salary will be paid in equal monthly instalments and will be adjusted at the start of employment and again if leaving part way through the school year to ensure the correct salary is received for the work completed in an academic year.

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